2012 Subaru Legacy vs. 2011 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2012 Subaru Legacy is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Chevrolet Colorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Chevrolet Colorado would be higher. At 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Legacy (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2011 Chevrolet Colorado. (185 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2011 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 31 kg more than 2011 Chevrolet Colorado. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (349 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Colorado. (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Subaru Legacy | 2011 Chevrolet Colorado | |
| Make | Subaru | Chevrolet |
| Model | Legacy | Colorado |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 349 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1549 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4775 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |
