2005 Subaru Legacy vs. 1996 Venturi 400
To start off, 2005 Subaru Legacy is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Venturi 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Venturi 400 would be higher. At 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Venturi 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Venturi 400 (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 271 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (124 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 165 kg more than 1996 Venturi 400.
Because 2005 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Venturi 400. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 1996 Venturi 400 (520 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 344 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Venturi 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Subaru Legacy | 1996 Venturi 400 | |
| Make | Subaru | Venturi |
| Model | Legacy | 400 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2500 mm |
