2012 Subaru Legacy vs. 2012 Subaru Outback

To start off, both 2012 Subaru Legacy and 2012 Subaru Outback 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 86 more horse power than 2012 Subaru Outback. (170 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2012 Subaru Outback. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 28 kg more than 2012 Subaru Outback. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Subaru Outback. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Subaru Outback. 2012 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 2012 Subaru Outback has manual transmission. 2012 Subaru Outback 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 Subaru Outback
Make Subaru Subaru
Model Legacy Outback
Year Released 2012 2012
Body Type Sedan Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3600 cc 2500 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type boxer boxer
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 256 HP 170 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 335 Nm 230 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type AWD AWD
Transmission Type 5-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1583 kg 1555 kg
Fuel Consumption Highway 9.4 L/100km 8.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.1 L/100km 12.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 70 L


 

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