2009 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2003 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 6 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban (307 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 2003 Subaru Legacy. (154 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2003 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2003 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Chevrolet Suburban. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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 Suburban (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Subaru Legacy. (219 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Subaru Legacy.
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2009 Chevrolet Suburban | 2003 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Chevrolet | Subaru |
Model | Suburban | Legacy |
Year Released | 2009 | 2003 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5300 cc | 2455 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 307 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 335 Nm | 219 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 64 L |