2009 Subaru Legacy vs. 2009 Kia Forte
To start off, both 2009 Subaru Legacy and 2009 Kia Forte were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Kia Forte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Subaru Legacy (163 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2009 Kia Forte. (156 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Forte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 212 kg more than 2009 Kia Forte. 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 Kia Forte. 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 Kia Forte (195 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Legacy. (187 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Forte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Legacy. 2009 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 2009 Kia Forte has manual transmission. 2009 Kia Forte will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Subaru Legacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Subaru Legacy | 2009 Kia Forte | |
Make | Subaru | Kia |
Model | Legacy | Forte |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 156 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1228 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1775 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2649 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 52 L |