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 2,456 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Subaru Forester (210 HP) has 86 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (124 HP). 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 148 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 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (176 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 | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2456 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 124 HP |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 176 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 | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1463 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 64 L |
