2005 Subaru Legacy vs. 2005 TVR Chimaera
To start off, both 2005 Subaru Legacy and 2005 TVR Chimaera were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,546 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 TVR Chimaera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 TVR Chimaera (281 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (250 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 TVR Chimaera should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 311 kg more than 2005 TVR Chimaera.
Because 2005 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 TVR Chimaera. 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 TVR Chimaera (389 Nm) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (340 Nm). This means 2005 TVR Chimaera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Subaru Legacy | 2005 TVR Chimaera | |
| Make | Subaru | TVR |
| Model | Legacy | Chimaera |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 4546 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 281 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 82 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1526 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 65 L |
