2012 Subaru Legacy vs. 2012 SSC Tuatara
To start off, both 2012 Subaru Legacy and 2012 SSC Tuatara were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,932 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 SSC Tuatara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 SSC Tuatara (1,350 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 1085 more horse power than 2012 Subaru Legacy. (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 SSC Tuatara should accelerate faster than 2012 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 333 kg more than 2012 SSC Tuatara.
Because 2012 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 SSC Tuatara. 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 SSC Tuatara (1,042 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 693 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Subaru Legacy. (349 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 SSC Tuatara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Subaru Legacy | 2012 SSC Tuatara | |
| Make | Subaru | SSC |
| Model | Legacy | Tuatara |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 6932 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 1350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 349 Nm | 1042 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1247 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4775 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1991 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2667 mm |
