2012 Subaru Legacy vs. 2012 Hyundai ix35
To start off, both 2012 Subaru Legacy and 2012 Hyundai ix35 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 37 more horse power than 2012 Hyundai ix35. (133 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2012 Hyundai ix35. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 107 kg more than 2012 Hyundai ix35. 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 2012 Hyundai ix35. 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 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai ix35. (164 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai ix35.
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2012 Subaru Legacy | 2012 Hyundai ix35 | |
Make | Subaru | Hyundai |
Model | Legacy | ix35 |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1591 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 164 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4850 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 | 1534 kg | 1427 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4775 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2640 mm |