2012 Subaru Legacy vs. 2012 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, both 2012 Subaru Legacy and 2012 SsangYong Rexton were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Legacy (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2012 SsangYong Rexton. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2012 SsangYong Rexton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 371 kg more than 2012 Subaru Legacy.
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 SsangYong Rexton (345 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Subaru Legacy. (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 SsangYong Rexton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Subaru Legacy. 2012 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 2012 SsangYong Rexton has manual transmission. 2012 SsangYong Rexton will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Subaru Legacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Subaru Legacy | 2012 SsangYong Rexton | |
| Make | Subaru | SsangYong |
| Model | Legacy | Rexton |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 345 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed shiftable automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1601 kg | 1972 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4775 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
