2012 Subaru Legacy vs. 2013 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2013 Subaru Legacy is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Subaru Legacy (252 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2012 Subaru Legacy. (170 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2012 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 58 kg more than 2012 Subaru Legacy. 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, 2013 Subaru Legacy (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Subaru Legacy. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Subaru Legacy | 2013 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Subaru | Subaru |
| Model | Legacy | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | CVT | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1553 kg | 1611 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4775 mm | 4755 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2050 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
