2005 Subaru Legacy vs. 2009 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2009 Subaru Outback is newer by 4 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. Both 2005 Subaru Legacy and 2009 Subaru Outback are equipped with a 2,457 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Subaru Outback (243 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Outback should accelerate faster 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, 2009 Subaru Outback (327 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (226 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Subaru Outback will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Subaru Legacy | 2009 Subaru Outback | |
Make | Subaru | Subaru |
Model | Legacy | Outback |
Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2457 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 243 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 226 Nm | 327 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 99.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 64 L |