2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. 2007 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 4,161 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (285 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2007 Subaru Legacy. (242 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer should accelerate faster than 2007 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 744 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer.
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, 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (374 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Legacy. (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer | 2007 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Subaru |
| Model | TrailBlazer | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4161 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 285 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 2010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 64 L |
