2012 Subaru Legacy vs. 2011 Suzuki Splash
To start off, 2012 Subaru Legacy is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Suzuki Splash. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Suzuki Splash 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 @ 5600 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2011 Suzuki Splash. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2011 Suzuki Splash. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 523 kg more than 2011 Suzuki Splash. 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 Suzuki Splash. 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 @ 4000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Suzuki Splash. (90 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Suzuki Splash.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Subaru Legacy | 2011 Suzuki Splash | |
| Make | Subaru | Suzuki |
| Model | Legacy | Splash |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1553 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4775 mm | 3715 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.6 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
