2005 Subaru Legacy vs. 2006 Seat Alhambra
To start off, 2006 Seat Alhambra is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Seat Alhambra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Seat Alhambra (201 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (124 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Seat Alhambra should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Seat Alhambra weights approximately 385 kg more than 2005 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Seat Alhambra. 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, 2006 Seat Alhambra (265 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Seat Alhambra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Legacy. 2006 Seat Alhambra 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. 2006 Seat Alhambra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Subaru Legacy | 2006 Seat Alhambra | |
Make | Subaru | Seat |
Model | Legacy | Alhambra |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 90.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |