2005 Subaru Legacy vs. 2013 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2013 Toyota Venza 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Venza (264 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (168 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Venza weights approximately 354 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 Toyota Venza (334 Nm) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (225 Nm). This means 2013 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Subaru Legacy | 2013 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Subaru | Toyota |
| Model | Legacy | Venza |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 264 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 83 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1481 kg | 1835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2775 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.4 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 67 L |
