2005 Saturn ION vs. 2012 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2012 Subaru Legacy is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Saturn ION. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Saturn ION would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Legacy (265 HP) has 125 more horse power than 2005 Saturn ION. (140 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2005 Saturn ION. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 336 kg more than 2005 Saturn ION. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Saturn ION. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Subaru Legacy (349 Nm) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Saturn ION. (197 Nm). This means 2012 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Saturn ION.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Saturn ION | 2012 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Saturn | Subaru |
| Model | ION | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2196 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 265 HP |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1244 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4775 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 70 L |
