2011 Subaru Legacy vs. 2013 Acura TL
To start off, 2013 Acura TL is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Acura TL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Acura TL (305 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2011 Subaru Legacy. (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2011 Subaru Legacy.
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, 2013 Acura TL (370 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Legacy. (349 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Subaru Legacy | 2013 Acura TL | |
| Make | Subaru | Acura |
| Model | Legacy | TL |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 349 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4735 mm | 4928 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1821 mm | 2118 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1506 mm | 1452 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 2775 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
