2005 Morgan 4 vs. 2005 Subaru Legacy

To start off, both 2005 Morgan 4 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 (124 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2005 Morgan 4. (113 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2005 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 345 kg more than 2005 Morgan 4. 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 Morgan 4. 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 (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Morgan 4.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Morgan 4 2005 Subaru Legacy
Make Morgan Subaru
Model 4 Legacy
Year Released 2005 2005
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1796 cc 1994 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 113 HP 124 HP
Engine RPM 5750 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 160 Nm 176 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 80.6 mm 92 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88 mm 75 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 970 kg 1315 kg
Vehicle Length 4030 mm 4670 mm
Vehicle Width 1530 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1330 mm 1500 mm
Wheelbase Size 2540 mm 2680 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 L 64 L


 

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