2009 Dodge Ram vs. 2009 Subaru Legacy
To start off, both 2009 Dodge Ram 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 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Ram (345 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2009 Subaru Legacy. (247 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2009 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Ram weights approximately 58 kg more than 2009 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Dodge Ram (510 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Legacy. (339 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Ram | 2009 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Dodge | Subaru |
| Model | Ram | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1691 kg | 1633 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6350 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2000 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4080 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 64 L |
