2008 Subaru Legacy vs. 2012 Lancia Voyager

To start off, 2012 Lancia Voyager is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 3,604 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Lancia Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lancia Voyager (283 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2008 Subaru Legacy. (245 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lancia Voyager should accelerate faster than 2008 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lancia Voyager weights approximately 502 kg more than 2008 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2008 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Lancia Voyager. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Subaru Legacy will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Lancia Voyager (352 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Subaru Legacy. (292 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 Lancia Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Subaru Legacy.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Subaru Legacy 2012 Lancia Voyager
Make Subaru Lancia
Model Legacy Voyager
Year Released 2008 2012
Body Type Sedan Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2999 cc 3604 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type boxer V
Horse Power 245 HP 283 HP
Engine RPM 6600 RPM 6400 RPM
Torque 292 Nm 352 Nm
Torque RPM 4200 RPM 4400 RPM
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1608 kg 2110 kg
Vehicle Length 4710 mm 5151 mm
Vehicle Width 1740 mm 1999 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1725 mm
Wheelbase Size 2680 mm 3078 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 64 L 76 L


 

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