2005 Acura TSX vs. 2013 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2013 Subaru Legacy is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Acura TSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Acura TSX would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Acura TSX (200 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2013 Subaru Legacy. (171 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Acura TSX should accelerate faster than 2013 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 53 kg more than 2005 Acura TSX.
Because 2013 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Acura TSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2013 Subaru Legacy (236 Nm) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Acura TSX. (225 Nm). This means 2013 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Acura TSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Acura TSX | 2013 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Acura | Subaru |
| Model | TSX | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1558 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4755 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1505 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.6 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
