2013 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2013 Subaru Legacy
To start off, both 2013 Chevrolet Corvette and 2013 Subaru Legacy were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette (424 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 2013 Subaru Legacy. (252 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2013 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 156 kg more than 2013 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 2013 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette (575 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Subaru Legacy. (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Chevrolet Corvette | 2013 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Subaru |
| Model | Corvette | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6200 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 424 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 575 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 91 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1455 kg | 1611 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4435 mm | 4755 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1844 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1244 mm | 1505 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2685 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.9 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
