2009 Chevrolet Express vs. 2009 Subaru Legacy
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Express and 2009 Subaru Legacy were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Express (319 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 2009 Subaru Legacy. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2009 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2009 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Chevrolet Express. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Chevrolet Express (498 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 328 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Legacy. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Legacy. 2009 Chevrolet Express has automatic transmission and 2009 Subaru Legacy has manual transmission. 2009 Subaru Legacy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Chevrolet Express will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Express | 2009 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Subaru |
| Model | Express | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 319 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 12 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1740 mm |
