2012 Subaru Legacy vs. 2011 Renault Thalia
To start off, 2012 Subaru Legacy is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Renault Thalia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Renault Thalia would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Legacy (170 HP) has 96 more horse power than 2011 Renault Thalia. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2011 Renault Thalia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 473 kg more than 2011 Renault Thalia. 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 2011 Renault Thalia. 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 (230 Nm) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Renault Thalia. (105 Nm). This means 2012 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Renault Thalia. 2011 Renault Thalia has automatic transmission and 2012 Subaru Legacy has manual transmission. 2012 Subaru Legacy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Renault Thalia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Subaru Legacy | 2011 Renault Thalia | |
Make | Subaru | Renault |
Model | Legacy | Thalia |
Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1149 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 230 Nm | 105 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1473 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4775 mm | 4261 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1639 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2473 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |