2009 Acura RL vs. 2010 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2010 Subaru Legacy is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Acura RL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Acura RL would be higher. At 3,664 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Acura RL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Acura RL (296 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2010 Subaru Legacy. (256 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Acura RL should accelerate faster than 2010 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Acura RL weights approximately 273 kg more than 2010 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Subaru Legacy (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Acura RL. (271 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Acura RL.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Acura RL | 2010 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Acura | Subaru |
Model | RL | Legacy |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3664 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 335 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1852 kg | 1579 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4735 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1506 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2751 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 70 L |