2005 Cadillac DeVille vs. 2003 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 2005 Cadillac DeVille is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 4,572 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Cadillac DeVille (275 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2003 Subaru Legacy. (154 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac DeVille should accelerate faster than 2003 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 309 kg more than 2003 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2003 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Cadillac DeVille. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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 Cadillac DeVille (407 Nm) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Subaru Legacy. (219 Nm). This means 2005 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Subaru Legacy.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Cadillac DeVille 2003 Subaru Legacy
Make Cadillac Subaru
Model DeVille Legacy
Year Released 2005 2003
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4572 cc 2455 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V boxer
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 275 HP 154 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 407 Nm 219 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 10.0:1
Drive Type Front 4WD
Number of Seats 6 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1804 kg 1495 kg
Vehicle Length 5270 mm 4690 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 1750 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 2940 mm 2660 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 9.2 L/100km 6.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.2 L/100km 11.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.4 L/100km 9.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 64 L