2011 Subaru Legacy vs. 2002 Acura CL
To start off, 2011 Subaru Legacy is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Acura CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Acura CL would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Acura CL (260 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2011 Subaru Legacy. (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Acura CL should accelerate faster than 2011 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Acura CL weights approximately 1 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.
Because 2011 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Acura CL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Subaru Legacy (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Acura CL. (315 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Acura CL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Subaru Legacy | 2002 Acura CL | |
| Make | Subaru | Acura |
| Model | Legacy | CL |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3210 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6900 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1579 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4735 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1821 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1506 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 65 L |
