2009 Hyundai Atos vs. 2009 Subaru Legacy

To start off, both 2009 Hyundai Atos 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 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Subaru Legacy (163 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai Atos. (58 HP @ 5450 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2009 Hyundai Atos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 377 kg more than 2009 Hyundai Atos. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2009 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Hyundai Atos. 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 Subaru Legacy (187 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai Atos. (83 Nm @ 2850 RPM). This means 2009 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hyundai Atos.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Hyundai Atos 2009 Subaru Legacy
Make Hyundai Subaru
Model Atos Legacy
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Hatchback Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1086 cc 1994 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Valves per Cylinder 3 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 58 HP 163 HP
Engine RPM 5450 RPM 6800 RPM
Torque 83 Nm 187 Nm
Torque RPM 2850 RPM 3200 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 9.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Top Speed 146 km/hour 201 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 16.1 seconds 9.6 seconds
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1058 kg 1435 kg
Vehicle Width 1530 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 2390 mm 2660 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 5.9 L/100km 10.5 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 35 L 64 L


 

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