2005 Chrysler 300 vs. 2005 Subaru Legacy

To start off, both 2005 Chrysler 300 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 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chrysler 300 (335 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (124 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 565 kg more than 2005 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chrysler 300 (529 Nm) has 353 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (176 Nm). This means 2005 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Legacy.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Chrysler 300 2005 Subaru Legacy
Make Chrysler Subaru
Model 300 Legacy
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Sedan Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5654 cc 1994 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V boxer
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 335 HP 124 HP
Engine RPM 6400 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 529 Nm 176 Nm
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1880 kg 1315 kg
Vehicle Length 5010 mm 4670 mm
Vehicle Width 1890 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1490 mm 1500 mm
Wheelbase Size 3050 mm 2680 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 72 L 64 L


 

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