2005 Subaru Forester vs. 2004 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2005 Subaru Forester is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Subaru Forester (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2004 Subaru Legacy. (137 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2004 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Subaru Forester weights approximately 70 kg more than 2004 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Subaru Forester (225 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Subaru Legacy. (187 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Subaru Forester | 2004 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Subaru | Subaru |
| Model | Forester | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 1992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 64 L |
