2008 Acura TSX vs. 2005 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2008 Acura TSX is newer by 3 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 2,352 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Acura TSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Acura TSX (205 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (137 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Acura TSX should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 82 kg more than 2008 Acura TSX.
Because 2005 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Acura TSX. 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, 2008 Acura TSX (222 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (187 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Acura TSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Acura TSX | 2005 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Acura | Subaru |
| Model | TSX | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2352 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1274 kg | 1356 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 64 L |
