2011 Subaru Legacy vs. 2011 Chevrolet Spark
To start off, both 2011 Subaru Legacy and 2011 Chevrolet Spark were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Legacy (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 2011 Chevrolet Spark. (66 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2011 Chevrolet Spark.
Because 2011 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Chevrolet Spark. 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 (349 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Spark. (87 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet Spark.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Subaru Legacy | 2011 Chevrolet Spark | |
| Make | Subaru | Chevrolet |
| Model | Legacy | Spark |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 349 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4735 mm | 3500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1821 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1506 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 35 L |
