2004 Chevrolet Express vs. 2005 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2005 Subaru Legacy is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Express (195 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (137 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1006 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Chevrolet Express (353 Nm) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (187 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Express | 2005 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Subaru |
| Model | Express | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Van | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2366 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2090 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3940 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 64 L |
