2004 Subaru Legacy vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Magna

To start off, 2005 Mitsubishi Magna is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 2,458 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Subaru Legacy (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2005 Mitsubishi Magna. (141 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2005 Mitsubishi Magna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 102 kg more than 2005 Mitsubishi Magna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2004 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Mitsubishi Magna. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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 Subaru Legacy (225 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Magna. (205 Nm). This means 2004 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Magna.

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