2005 Subaru Impreza vs. 2006 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2006 Subaru Legacy is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Subaru Impreza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Subaru Impreza would be higher. Both 2005 Subaru Impreza and 2006 Subaru Legacy are equipped with a 1,992 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Subaru Impreza (261 HP) has 19 more horse power than 2006 Subaru Legacy. (242 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2006 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 58 kg more than 2005 Subaru Impreza.
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 Impreza (343 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Legacy. (310 Nm @ 6400 RPM). This means 2005 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Subaru Impreza | 2006 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Subaru | Subaru |
| Model | Impreza | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1992 cc | 1992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 242 HP |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Top Speed | 244 km/hour | 243 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.5 seconds | 5.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1558 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 64 L |
