2005 GMC Safari 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 GMC Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 GMC Safari would be higher. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 GMC Safari (190 HP) has 42 more horse power than 2009 Subaru Legacy. (148 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 2009 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Safari weights approximately 190 kg more than 2009 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 GMC Safari. 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 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 GMC Safari. (339 Nm). This means 2009 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
2005 GMC Safari | 2009 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | GMC | Subaru |
Model | Safari | Legacy |
Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
Body Type | Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4294 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 148 HP |
Torque | 339 Nm | 350 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1748 kg | 1558 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4775 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1535 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 65 L |