2011 Subaru Impreza vs. 2011 Subaru Legacy
To start off, both 2011 Subaru Impreza and 2011 Subaru Legacy were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2011 Subaru Impreza and 2011 Subaru Legacy are equipped with a 2,500 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Impreza (305 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2011 Subaru Legacy. (170 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2011 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 49 kg more than 2011 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2011 Subaru Impreza (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Legacy. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Subaru Impreza | 2011 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Subaru | Subaru |
| Model | Impreza | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1486 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4735 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1796 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1471 mm | 1506 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2624 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |
