2009 Dodge Ram 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 Dodge Ram. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Dodge Ram would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Legacy (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Ram. (212 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Ram.
Because 2010 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Dodge Ram. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Subaru Legacy (349 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Ram. (235 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Ram.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Ram | 2010 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Dodge | Subaru |
| Model | Ram | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 212 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4735 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1506 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 70 L |
