2007 Subaru Legacy vs. 2005 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2007 Subaru Legacy is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Subaru Forester would be higher. Both 2007 Subaru Legacy and 2005 Subaru Forester are equipped with a 1,994 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Legacy (242 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Forester. (175 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 525 kg more than 2005 Subaru Forester. 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, 2007 Subaru Legacy (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Forester. (246 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Forester.
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2007 Subaru Legacy | 2005 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Subaru | Subaru |
Model | Legacy | Forester |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 242 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 246 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 237 km/hour | 202 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.1 seconds | 8.3 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 60 L |