2005 Saturn LW 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 LW. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Saturn LW 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 @ 5600 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2005 Saturn LW. (135 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2005 Saturn LW. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 182 kg more than 2005 Saturn LW. 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 LW. 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 @ 2000 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Saturn LW. (199 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Saturn LW.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Saturn LW | 2012 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Saturn | Subaru |
| Model | LW | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | 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 | 135 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 199 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1398 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4775 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 70 L |
