2011 Subaru Legacy vs. 2010 Subaru Outback

To start off, 2011 Subaru Legacy is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Subaru Outback. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Subaru Outback would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Outback is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Legacy (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2010 Subaru Outback. (256 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2010 Subaru Outback.

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 Legacy (349 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Subaru Outback. (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Subaru Outback. 2010 Subaru Outback has automatic transmission and 2011 Subaru Legacy has manual transmission. 2011 Subaru Legacy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Subaru Outback will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2011 Subaru Legacy 2010 Subaru Outback
Make Subaru Subaru
Model Legacy Outback
Year Released 2011 2010
Body Type Sedan Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2500 cc 3600 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type boxer boxer
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 265 HP 256 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 349 Nm 335 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 4400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type AWD AWD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 4735 mm 4780 mm
Vehicle Width 1821 mm 1821 mm
Vehicle Height 1506 mm 1669 mm
Wheelbase Size 2751 mm 2741 mm
Fuel Consumption 9.4 L/100km 9.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.1 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 70 L


 

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