2005 Subaru Forester vs. 2005 Subaru Legacy

To start off, both 2005 Subaru Forester and 2005 Subaru Legacy were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,458 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Subaru Forester (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (137 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Subaru Forester weights approximately 114 kg more than 2005 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 (319 Nm) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (187 Nm). This means 2005 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Legacy.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Subaru Forester 2005 Subaru Legacy
Make Subaru Subaru
Model Forester Legacy
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type SUV Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2458 cc 1994 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type boxer boxer
Horse Power 210 HP 137 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 319 Nm 187 Nm
Engine Bore Size 100 mm 92 mm
Engine Stroke Size 79 mm 75 mm
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1470 kg 1356 kg
Vehicle Length 4460 mm 4670 mm
Vehicle Width 1740 mm 1740 mm
Vehicle Height 1660 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2660 mm 2530 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.2 L/100km 7.6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 L 64 L


 

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