2012 Subaru Legacy vs. 2013 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2013 Subaru Outback 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), 2012 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Legacy (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2013 Subaru Outback. (171 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2013 Subaru Outback. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Subaru Outback weights approximately 25 kg more than 2012 Subaru Legacy.
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 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Subaru Outback. (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Subaru Outback.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Subaru Legacy | 2013 Subaru Outback | |
Make | Subaru | Subaru |
Model | Legacy | Outback |
Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | dual-disk rotary |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 335 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
Transmission Type | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1583 kg | 1608 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4775 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2050 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |