2005 Mazda 6 vs. 2012 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2012 Subaru Legacy is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mazda 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mazda 6 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Legacy (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2005 Mazda 6. (220 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 31 kg more than 2005 Mazda 6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Mazda 6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Subaru Legacy (335 Nm) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda 6. (260 Nm). This means 2012 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda 6 | 2012 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Mazda | Subaru |
| Model | 6 | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1601 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4775 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
