2005 Subaru Legacy vs. 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, both 2005 Subaru Legacy and 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,458 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Subaru Legacy (250 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara weights approximately 43 kg more than 2005 Subaru Legacy.
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 (339 Nm) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (250 Nm). This means 2005 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Subaru Legacy | 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | Subaru | Suzuki |
| Model | Legacy | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 17.6:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1533 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 66 L |
