2010 Chevrolet Equinox vs. 2012 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2012 Subaru Legacy is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Chevrolet Equinox. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Chevrolet Equinox would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 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 2012 Subaru Legacy. (170 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Equinox should accelerate faster than 2012 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Equinox weights approximately 226 kg more than 2012 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Chevrolet Equinox. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Subaru Legacy. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Equinox will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Subaru Legacy. 2010 Chevrolet Equinox has automatic transmission and 2012 Subaru Legacy has manual transmission. 2012 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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2010 Chevrolet Equinox | 2012 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Chevrolet | Subaru |
Model | Equinox | Legacy |
Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2400 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 233 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1484 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4775 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1842 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2858 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 70 L |