2007 Proton Gen vs. 2005 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 2007 Proton Gen is newer by 2 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 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Subaru Legacy (124 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2007 Proton Gen. (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2007 Proton Gen.

Because 2005 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Proton Gen. 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, 2005 Subaru Legacy (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Proton Gen. (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Proton Gen. 2007 Proton Gen 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. 2007 Proton Gen will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Proton Gen 2005 Subaru Legacy
Make Proton Subaru
Model Gen Legacy
Year Released 2007 2005
Engine Size 1597 cc 1994 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 109 HP 124 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 148 Nm 176 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 76 mm 92 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88 mm 75 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 4320 mm 4670 mm
Vehicle Width 1440 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1760 mm 1500 mm
Wheelbase Size 2610 mm 2680 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 L 64 L