2005 Subaru Legacy vs. 2010 Lotus Exige

To start off, 2010 Lotus Exige 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 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lotus Exige (425 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 301 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (124 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lotus Exige weights approximately 676 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 Lotus Exige. 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 Lotus Exige (489 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Legacy. 2010 Lotus Exige 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 Lotus Exige will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Subaru Legacy 2010 Lotus Exige
Make Subaru Lotus
Model Legacy Exige
Year Released 2005 2010
Body Type Station Wagon Coupe
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 1994 cc 1800 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type boxer V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 124 HP 425 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 7000 RPM
Torque 176 Nm 489 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4750 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1315 kg 1991 kg
Vehicle Length 4670 mm 5098 mm
Vehicle Width 1700 mm 1895 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1438 mm
Wheelbase Size 2680 mm 3063 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 64 L 90 L


 

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