2005 Subaru Legacy vs. 2005 Volvo S60
To start off, both 2005 Subaru Legacy and 2005 Volvo S60 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,998 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Subaru Legacy (242 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2005 Volvo S60. (208 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2005 Volvo S60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volvo S60 weights approximately 190 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 Volvo S60 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (297 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Legacy. 2005 Volvo S60 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 Volvo S60 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Subaru Legacy | 2005 Volvo S60 | |
Make | Subaru | Volvo |
Model | Legacy | S60 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2998 cc | 2433 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 242 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 297 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89.2 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 93.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 237 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.2 seconds | 7.3 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |