2005 Acura CL vs. 2007 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2007 Subaru Legacy is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Acura CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Acura CL would be higher. At 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Acura CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Legacy (247 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2005 Acura CL. (223 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2005 Acura CL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Acura CL weights approximately 35 kg more than 2007 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2007 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Acura CL. 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, 2007 Subaru Legacy (339 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Acura CL. (294 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2007 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Acura CL.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Acura CL | 2007 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Acura | Subaru |
Model | CL | Legacy |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3210 cc | 2458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 223 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 339 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 99.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1545 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 64 L |