2011 Hyundai Grandeur vs. 2012 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2012 Subaru Legacy is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Hyundai Grandeur. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Hyundai Grandeur would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Legacy (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 2011 Hyundai Grandeur. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2011 Hyundai Grandeur. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Hyundai Grandeur weights approximately 257 kg more than 2012 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2012 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Hyundai Grandeur. 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, 2012 Subaru Legacy (349 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Hyundai Grandeur. (343 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Hyundai Grandeur. 2011 Hyundai Grandeur 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. 2011 Hyundai Grandeur will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2011 Hyundai Grandeur | 2012 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Hyundai | Subaru |
Model | Grandeur | Legacy |
Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2188 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 343 Nm | 349 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1837 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4775 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |