2005 Subaru Legacy vs. 2008 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2008 Subaru Outback is newer by 3 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Subaru Outback is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Subaru Legacy (250 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2008 Subaru Outback. (243 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2008 Subaru Outback. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Subaru Outback weights approximately 84 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 (340 Nm) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Subaru Outback. (297 Nm). This means 2005 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Subaru Outback.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Subaru Legacy | 2008 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | Subaru | Subaru |
| Model | Legacy | Outback |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 243 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 89.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1526 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 64 L |
