2005 Subaru Legacy vs. 2011 Infiniti FX
To start off, 2011 Infiniti FX is newer by 6 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Infiniti FX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Infiniti FX (235 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (124 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Legacy.
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, 2011 Infiniti FX (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 374 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Infiniti FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Legacy. 2011 Infiniti FX 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. 2011 Infiniti FX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Subaru Legacy | 2011 Infiniti FX | |
| Make | Subaru | Infiniti |
| Model | Legacy | FX |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4865 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2885 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 90 L |
