2012 Subaru Legacy vs. 2000 Lexus IS
To start off, 2012 Subaru Legacy is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Lexus IS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Lexus IS would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Legacy (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2000 Lexus IS. (153 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2000 Lexus IS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 183 kg more than 2000 Lexus IS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Lexus IS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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 Subaru Legacy (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lexus IS. (195 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Subaru Legacy | 2000 Lexus IS | |
| Make | Subaru | Lexus |
| Model | Legacy | IS |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1583 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4775 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
