2005 Holden Caprice vs. 2004 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 2005 Holden Caprice is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 3,788 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Holden Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine.

Because 2004 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Holden Caprice. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2005 Holden Caprice (369 Nm) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Subaru Legacy. (187 Nm). This means 2005 Holden Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Subaru Legacy. 2005 Holden Caprice has automatic transmission and 2004 Subaru Legacy has manual transmission. 2004 Subaru Legacy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Holden Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Holden Caprice 2004 Subaru Legacy
Make Holden Subaru
Model Caprice Legacy
Year Released 2005 2004
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3788 cc 1992 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V boxer
Horse Power 0 HP 137 HP
Torque 369 Nm 187 Nm
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors


 

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