2005 Kia Rio vs. 2003 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2005 Kia Rio is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 2,998 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Subaru Legacy (242 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2005 Kia Rio. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 400 kg more than 2005 Kia Rio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Kia Rio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2003 Subaru Legacy (297 Nm) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Rio. (141 Nm). This means 2003 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Rio | 2003 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Kia | Subaru |
| Model | Rio | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 2998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 64 L |
