2012 GMC Savana vs. 2003 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2012 GMC Savana is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 6,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 GMC Savana (260 HP @ 3100 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 2003 Subaru Legacy. (137 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 2003 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Savana weights approximately 1029 kg more than 2003 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 GMC Savana. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2012 GMC Savana (711 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 524 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Subaru Legacy. (187 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 GMC Savana | 2003 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | GMC | Subaru |
| Model | Savana | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6600 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 711 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2361 kg | 1332 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5692 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3429 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 64 L |
