2005 Kia Retona vs. 2013 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2013 Subaru Legacy is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Kia Retona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia Retona would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Subaru Legacy (171 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2005 Kia Retona. (91 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Retona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Retona weights approximately 328 kg more than 2013 Subaru Legacy.
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, 2013 Subaru Legacy (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Retona. (205 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Retona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Retona | 2013 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Kia | Subaru |
| Model | Retona | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1542 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4755 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1505 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2750 mm |
