2005 Kia Sephia II vs. 2005 Subaru Legacy
To start off, both 2005 Kia Sephia II 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 (137 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sephia II. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sephia II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 301 kg more than 2005 Kia Sephia II. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Kia Sephia II. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Subaru Legacy (187 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sephia II. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sephia II.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sephia II | 2005 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Kia | Subaru |
| Model | Sephia II | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1356 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 64 L |
