2008 Rover 75 vs. 2005 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2008 Rover 75 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 2,497 cc, 2008 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Rover 75 weights approximately 179 kg more than 2005 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2005 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Rover 75. 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 Rover 75 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (187 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Legacy. 2005 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 2008 Rover 75 has manual transmission. 2008 Rover 75 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Subaru Legacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Rover 75 | 2005 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Rover | Subaru |
Model | 75 | Legacy |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1994 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 137 HP |
Torque | 240 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 197 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.8 seconds | 11.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.7 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 64 L |