2005 Subaru Legacy vs. 2005 Saab 03-Sep

To start off, both 2005 Subaru Legacy and 2005 Saab 03-Sep were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Saab 03-Sep is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Saab 03-Sep (173 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (124 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Saab 03-Sep should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Saab 03-Sep weights approximately 195 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.

Because 2005 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Saab 03-Sep. 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, 2005 Saab 03-Sep (265 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Saab 03-Sep will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Legacy. 2005 Saab 03-Sep has automatic transmission and 2005 Subaru Legacy has manual transmission. 2005 Subaru Legacy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Saab 03-Sep will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Subaru Legacy 2005 Saab 03-Sep
Make Subaru Saab
Model Legacy 03-Sep
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Station Wagon Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1994 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type boxer in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 124 HP 173 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 176 Nm 265 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 2500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 92 mm 86 mm
Engine Stroke Size 75 mm 86 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1315 kg 1510 kg
Vehicle Length 4670 mm 4640 mm
Vehicle Width 1700 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 2680 mm 2680 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 64 L 61 L


 

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