2005 Subaru Legacy vs. 2013 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2013 GMC Yukon 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 GMC Yukon (316 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 GMC Yukon weights approximately 1078 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 2013 GMC Yukon. 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, 2013 GMC Yukon (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (226 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2013 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Subaru Legacy | 2013 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | Subaru | GMC |
| Model | Legacy | Yukon |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 2573 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5649 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3302 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 119 L |
