2005 Subaru Legacy vs. 2005 Subaru Impreza
To start off, both 2005 Subaru Legacy and 2005 Subaru Impreza were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2005 Subaru Legacy and 2005 Subaru Impreza are equipped with a 1,994 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Subaru Legacy (242 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Impreza. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 50 kg more than 2005 Subaru Impreza. 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 Legacy (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Impreza. (184 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Impreza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Subaru Legacy | 2005 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Subaru | Subaru |
| Model | Legacy | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.6 seconds | 10.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1450 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 50 L |
