2005 Holden Combo 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 Holden Combo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Holden Combo would be higher. At 2,456 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Subaru Legacy (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2005 Holden Combo. (86 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2005 Holden Combo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 310 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 2009 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, 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 (231 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Holden Combo. (133 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Holden Combo.

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