2005 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2005 Subaru Legacy
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Colorado 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 2,770 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Subaru Legacy (250 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. (173 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 422 kg more than 2005 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2005 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. 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 (339 Nm) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. (251 Nm). This means 2005 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Chevrolet Colorado | 2005 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Chevrolet | Subaru |
Model | Colorado | Legacy |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2770 cc | 2455 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 250 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 339 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1558 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.9 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.9 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.9 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 64 L |