2005 Hyundai Coupe vs. 2008 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 2008 Subaru Legacy is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Hyundai Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Hyundai Coupe would be higher. At 2,998 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Subaru Legacy (242 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Coupe. (139 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2005 Hyundai Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 340 kg more than 2005 Hyundai Coupe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2008 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Hyundai Coupe. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Subaru Legacy (297 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Coupe. (184 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Coupe. 2008 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 2005 Hyundai Coupe has manual transmission. 2005 Hyundai Coupe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Subaru Legacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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2005 Hyundai Coupe 2008 Subaru Legacy
Make Hyundai Subaru
Model Coupe Legacy
Year Released 2005 2008
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1998 cc 2998 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Horse Power 139 HP 242 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6600 RPM
Torque 184 Nm 297 Nm
Torque RPM 4800 RPM 4200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 82 mm 89.2 mm
Engine Stroke Size 93.5 mm 80 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.3:1 10.7:1
Top Speed 201 km/hour 237 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 8.9 seconds 8.2 seconds
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1175 kg 1515 kg
Vehicle Length 4350 mm 4670 mm
Vehicle Width 1740 mm 1740 mm
Vehicle Height 1310 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2480 mm 2680 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 L 64 L