2005 Subaru Legacy vs. 2013 Dodge CHARGER
To start off, 2013 Dodge CHARGER is newer by 8 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Dodge CHARGER is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Dodge CHARGER (365 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Dodge CHARGER should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Dodge CHARGER weights approximately 523 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.
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, 2013 Dodge CHARGER (536 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (226 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2013 Dodge CHARGER will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Subaru Legacy | 2013 Dodge CHARGER | |
| Make | Subaru | Dodge |
| Model | Legacy | CHARGER |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 365 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 536 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 2018 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5077 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1482 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3052 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 72 L |
