2005 Holden Combo vs. 2005 Subaru Legacy

To start off, both 2005 Holden Combo and 2005 Subaru Legacy were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Subaru Legacy (124 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2005 Holden Combo. (86 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2005 Holden Combo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 115 kg more than 2005 Holden Combo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2005 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Holden Combo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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 Subaru Legacy (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Holden Combo. (133 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Holden Combo.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Holden Combo 2005 Subaru Legacy
Make Holden Subaru
Model Combo Legacy
Year Released 2005 2005
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1598 cc 1994 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 86 HP 124 HP
Engine RPM 5400 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 133 Nm 176 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Vehicle Weight 1200 kg 1315 kg
Vehicle Length 4330 mm 4670 mm
Vehicle Width 1690 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1810 mm 1500 mm
Wheelbase Size 2720 mm 2680 mm