2004 Hyundai Trajet 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 Hyundai Trajet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Hyundai Trajet would be higher. At 2,655 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Hyundai Trajet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Hyundai Trajet (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (168 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Hyundai Trajet should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Hyundai Trajet weights approximately 330 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 2004 Hyundai Trajet. 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, 2005 Subaru Legacy (225 Nm) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Hyundai Trajet. (184 Nm). This means 2005 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Hyundai Trajet.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Hyundai Trajet | 2005 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Hyundai | Subaru |
| Model | Trajet | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2655 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.7 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1852 kg | 1522 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 64 L |
