2005 Dodge Stratus vs. 2010 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2010 Subaru Legacy is newer by 5 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Legacy (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2005 Dodge Stratus. (150 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2005 Dodge Stratus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 134 kg more than 2005 Dodge Stratus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 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, 2010 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, 2010 Subaru Legacy (349 Nm) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Dodge Stratus. (217 Nm). This means 2010 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 | 2010 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Dodge | Subaru |
| Model | Stratus | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2424 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1443 kg | 1577 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4735 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1506 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 70 L |
