2010 Subaru Legacy vs. 2004 Kia Visto
To start off, 2010 Subaru Legacy is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Kia Visto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Kia Visto would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Legacy (170 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2004 Kia Visto. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2004 Kia Visto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 765 kg more than 2004 Kia Visto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Kia Visto. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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 Subaru Legacy (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Kia Visto. (73 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Kia Visto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Subaru Legacy | 2004 Kia Visto | |
| Make | Subaru | Kia |
| Model | Legacy | Visto |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4735 mm | 3500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1821 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1506 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 2390 mm |
