2002 Acura CL vs. 2005 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2005 Subaru Legacy is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Acura CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Acura CL would be higher. At 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Acura CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Acura CL (225 HP) has 60 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (165 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Acura CL should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Acura CL weights approximately 129 kg more than 2005 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Acura CL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2002 Acura CL (294 Nm) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (227 Nm). This means 2002 Acura CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Acura CL | 2005 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Acura | Subaru |
| Model | CL | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 165 HP |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 227 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 79 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1451 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 64 L |
