2009 Subaru Legacy vs. 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca
To start off, 2009 Subaru Legacy is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca would be higher. At 2,999 cc, 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca (245 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2009 Subaru Legacy. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca should accelerate faster than 2009 Subaru Legacy.
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, 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca (292 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Legacy. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Legacy. 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca has automatic transmission and 2009 Subaru Legacy has manual transmission. 2009 Subaru Legacy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Subaru Legacy | 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca | |
Make | Subaru | Subaru |
Model | Legacy | B9 Tribeca |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2457 cc | 2999 cc |
Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 245 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 292 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1880 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |