2009 Subaru Legacy vs. 2010 Chevrolet Equinox
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Equinox is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 2,456 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Equinox (182 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2009 Subaru Legacy. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Equinox should accelerate faster than 2009 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Equinox weights approximately 196 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.
Because 2009 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Chevrolet Equinox. 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, 2010 Chevrolet Equinox (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Legacy. (231 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Equinox will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Legacy. 2010 Chevrolet Equinox 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. 2010 Chevrolet Equinox will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Subaru Legacy | 2010 Chevrolet Equinox | |
Make | Subaru | Chevrolet |
Model | Legacy | Equinox |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2456 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 231 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1706 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1842 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1684 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2858 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 71 L |