2004 Rover 45 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 Rover 45. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Rover 45 would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Subaru Legacy (124 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2004 Rover 45. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2004 Rover 45. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 85 kg more than 2004 Rover 45. 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 Rover 45. 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 (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Rover 45. (160 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2005 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Rover 45.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Rover 45 | 2005 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Rover | Subaru |
| Model | 45 | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 64 L |
