2005 Rover 45 vs. 2005 Subaru Legacy
To start off, both 2005 Rover 45 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 2,458 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Subaru Legacy (168 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2005 Rover 45. (99 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2005 Rover 45. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 292 kg more than 2005 Rover 45. 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 Rover 45. 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 Rover 45 (240 Nm) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (225 Nm). This means 2005 Rover 45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Rover 45 | 2005 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Rover | Subaru |
| Model | 45 | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1522 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 64 L |
