2005 Subaru Legacy vs. 2010 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 5 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 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado (360 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (242 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 109 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 2010 Chevrolet Silverado. 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, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado (515 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (297 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Legacy. 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 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. 2010 Chevrolet Silverado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Subaru Legacy | 2010 Chevrolet Silverado | |
Make | Subaru | Chevrolet |
Model | Legacy | Silverado |
Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2998 cc | 5999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 242 HP | 360 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 297 Nm | 515 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1549 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 98 L |