2012 Subaru Legacy vs. 2012 Proton Savvy

To start off, both 2012 Subaru Legacy and 2012 Proton Savvy 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 (265 HP) has 191 more horse power than 2012 Proton Savvy. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2012 Proton Savvy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 617 kg more than 2012 Proton Savvy. 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 Proton Savvy. 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 (349 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Proton Savvy. (105 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Proton Savvy.

Compare all specifications:

2012 Subaru Legacy 2012 Proton Savvy
Make Subaru Proton
Model Legacy Savvy
Year Released 2012 2012
Body Type Sedan Hatchback
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 265 HP 74 HP
Torque 349 Nm 105 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 4250 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type AWD Front
Transmission Type 6-speed manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1580 kg 963 kg
Vehicle Length 4775 mm 3720 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1650 mm
Wheelbase Size 2750 mm 2400 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 40 L


 

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