2005 Subaru Legacy vs. 2008 Suzuki Jimny
To start off, 2008 Suzuki Jimny 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 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Subaru Legacy (124 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2008 Suzuki Jimny. (85 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2008 Suzuki Jimny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 85 kg more than 2008 Suzuki Jimny. 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, 2008 Suzuki Jimny (200 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Suzuki Jimny will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Subaru Legacy | 2008 Suzuki Jimny | |
| Make | Subaru | Suzuki |
| Model | Legacy | Jimny |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 40 L |
