2005 Dodge Stratus 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 Dodge Stratus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Dodge Stratus would be higher. At 2,343 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Stratus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 148 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 174 kg more than 2005 Dodge Stratus.
Because 2009 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Dodge Stratus. 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 (350 Nm) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Dodge Stratus. (214 Nm). This means 2009 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Dodge Stratus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Stratus | 2009 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Dodge | Subaru |
| Model | Stratus | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2343 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1384 kg | 1558 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4775 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1535 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.4 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 65 L |
