2006 Mitsubishi Montero vs. 2005 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2006 Mitsubishi Montero is newer by 1 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 3,835 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mitsubishi Montero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mitsubishi Montero (215 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (124 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mitsubishi Montero should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mitsubishi Montero weights approximately 805 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.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2006 Mitsubishi Montero (336 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Mitsubishi Montero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mitsubishi Montero | 2005 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Subaru |
Model | Montero | Legacy |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3835 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 336 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.1 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2120 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 64 L |