2005 Rover Streetwise 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 Rover Streetwise. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Rover Streetwise would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Legacy (242 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 2005 Rover Streetwise. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2005 Rover Streetwise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 525 kg more than 2005 Rover Streetwise. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2007 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Rover Streetwise. 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 (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Rover Streetwise. (123 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Rover Streetwise. 2007 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 2005 Rover Streetwise has manual transmission. 2005 Rover Streetwise will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Subaru Legacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Rover Streetwise 2007 Subaru Legacy
Make Rover Subaru
Model Streetwise Legacy
Year Released 2005 2007
Body Type Hatchback Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1394 cc 1994 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 102 HP 242 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6400 RPM
Torque 123 Nm 310 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 2400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 75 mm 92 mm
Engine Stroke Size 79 mm 75 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 9.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Top Speed 164 km/hour 237 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 11 seconds 7.1 seconds
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1485 kg 2010 kg
Vehicle Length 4000 mm 4670 mm
Vehicle Width 1740 mm 1740 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 2510 mm 2680 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 7.3 L/100km 10.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 L 64 L