2005 Subaru Legacy vs. 2005 Suzuki Samurai

To start off, both 2005 Subaru Legacy and 2005 Suzuki Samurai 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 Suzuki Samurai is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Subaru Legacy (124 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2005 Suzuki Samurai. (62 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2005 Suzuki Samurai. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 135 kg more than 2005 Suzuki Samurai. 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 (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Suzuki Samurai. (116 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Suzuki Samurai.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Subaru Legacy 2005 Suzuki Samurai
Make Subaru Suzuki
Model Legacy Samurai
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Station Wagon SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1994 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type boxer in-line
Horse Power 124 HP 62 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 4300 RPM
Torque 176 Nm 116 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 2500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1315 kg 1180 kg
Vehicle Length 4670 mm 4020 mm
Vehicle Width 1700 mm 1540 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1700 mm