2005 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2005 Subaru Legacy
To start off, both 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe 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 (242 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 562 kg more than 2005 Subaru Legacy.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. (245 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. 2005 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe has manual transmission. 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Subaru Legacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2005 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Hyundai | Subaru |
Model | Santa Fe | Legacy |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 242 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.9 seconds | 7.9 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1992 kg | 1430 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 64 L |