2008 Subaru Legacy vs. 2008 Subaru Impreza
To start off, both 2008 Subaru Legacy and 2008 Subaru Impreza were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,998 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 170 kg more than 2008 Subaru Impreza.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Subaru Legacy (297 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Subaru Impreza. (223 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Subaru Impreza. 2008 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 2008 Subaru Impreza has manual transmission. 2008 Subaru Impreza will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Subaru Legacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Subaru Legacy | 2008 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Subaru | Subaru |
| Model | Legacy | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2998 cc | 2456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.2 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 237 km/hour | 203 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.2 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 60 L |
