2005 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 2005 Subaru Legacy

To start off, both 2005 Alfa Romeo GT and 2005 Subaru Legacy were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Alfa Romeo GT (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (137 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 56 kg more than 2005 Alfa Romeo GT.

Because 2005 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Alfa Romeo GT. 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 (187 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Alfa Romeo GT. (163 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2005 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Alfa Romeo GT.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Alfa Romeo GT 2005 Subaru Legacy
Make Alfa Romeo Subaru
Model GT Legacy
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1745 cc 1994 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Horse Power 138 HP 137 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 163 Nm 187 Nm
Torque RPM 3900 RPM 4400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 82 mm 92 mm
Engine Stroke Size 82.7 mm 75 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1300 kg 1356 kg
Vehicle Length 4310 mm 4670 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 1740 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2610 mm 2530 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 L 64 L


 

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