2005 Dodge Ram vs. 2005 Subaru Legacy
To start off, both 2005 Dodge Ram 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 5,621 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Ram (330 HP) has 80 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (250 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Ram weights approximately 1449 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.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Dodge Ram (509 Nm) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (339 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Ram | 2005 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Dodge | Subaru |
| Model | Ram | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5621 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 250 HP |
| Torque | 509 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2962 kg | 1513 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5840 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2440 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2010 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 64 L |
