2005 Dodge Ram vs. 2007 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2007 Subaru Legacy is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Dodge Ram. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Dodge Ram would be higher. At 4,702 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Legacy (243 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2005 Dodge Ram. (235 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2005 Dodge Ram. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Ram weights approximately 937 kg more than 2007 Subaru Legacy.
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 (407 Nm) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Legacy. (327 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Dodge Ram | 2007 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Dodge | Subaru |
Model | Ram | Legacy |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4702 cc | 2456 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 243 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 327 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2517 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6350 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 4080 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 64 L |