2005 Saab 9000 vs. 2002 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 2005 Saab 9000 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 2,290 cc, 2005 Saab 9000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Subaru Legacy (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2005 Saab 9000. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2005 Saab 9000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Saab 9000 weights approximately 215 kg more than 2002 Subaru Legacy.

Because 2002 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Saab 9000. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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 Saab 9000 (280 Nm) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Subaru Legacy. (176 Nm). This means 2005 Saab 9000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Subaru Legacy. 2005 Saab 9000 has automatic transmission and 2002 Subaru Legacy has manual transmission. 2002 Subaru Legacy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Saab 9000 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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