2005 Pontiac Vibe vs. 2007 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2007 Subaru Legacy is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Pontiac Vibe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Pontiac Vibe would be higher. At 2,455 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Pontiac Vibe (170 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2007 Subaru Legacy. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Pontiac Vibe should accelerate faster than 2007 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 173 kg more than 2005 Pontiac Vibe.
Because 2007 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Pontiac Vibe. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Subaru Legacy (226 Nm) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Pontiac Vibe. (172 Nm). This means 2007 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Pontiac Vibe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Pontiac Vibe | 2007 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Pontiac | Subaru |
| Model | Vibe | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1803 cc | 2455 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1257 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.4 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 64 L |
