2009 Subaru Legacy vs. 2010 Chrysler Sebring
To start off, 2010 Chrysler Sebring 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 2,736 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Chrysler Sebring is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chrysler Sebring (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2009 Subaru Legacy. (163 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chrysler Sebring should accelerate faster than 2009 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chrysler Sebring weights approximately 277 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 Chrysler Sebring. 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 Chrysler Sebring (259 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Legacy. (187 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Chrysler Sebring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Legacy.
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2009 Subaru Legacy | 2010 Chrysler Sebring | |
Make | Subaru | Chrysler |
Model | Legacy | Sebring |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1992 cc | 2736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 259 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 78.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 202 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1633 kg | 1910 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 64 L |