2005 Chevrolet Prizm vs. 2009 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2009 Subaru Legacy is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Prizm. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Prizm would be higher. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Subaru Legacy (243 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Prizm. (124 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Prizm. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 345 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Prizm. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Chevrolet Prizm. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Subaru Legacy (327 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Prizm. (169 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Prizm.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Prizm | 2009 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Subaru |
| Model | Prizm | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 243 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 327 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2680 mm |
