2004 Rover 75 vs. 2007 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2007 Subaru Legacy is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Rover 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Rover 75 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Rover 75 (256 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2007 Subaru Legacy. (242 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Rover 75 should accelerate faster than 2007 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 270 kg more than 2004 Rover 75.
Because 2007 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Rover 75. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2004 Rover 75 (410 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Legacy. (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2004 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Rover 75 | 2007 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Rover | Subaru |
| Model | 75 | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.3 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 75 mm |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.4 seconds | 7.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 2010 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
