2008 Subaru Outback vs. 2003 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2008 Subaru Outback is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Subaru Outback is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Subaru Legacy (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2008 Subaru Outback. (243 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2008 Subaru Outback. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Subaru Outback weights approximately 150 kg more than 2003 Subaru Legacy.
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, 2003 Subaru Legacy (343 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Subaru Outback. (297 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2003 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Subaru Outback.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Subaru Outback | 2003 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Subaru | Subaru |
| Model | Outback | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 243 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.2 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 64 L |
