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 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Rover 75 (158 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (124 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Rover 75 should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Rover 75 weights approximately 221 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.

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 (215 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Legacy.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Rover 75 2005 Subaru Legacy
Make Rover Subaru
Model 75 Legacy
Year Released 2008 2005
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1796 cc 1994 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 158 HP 124 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 215 Nm 176 Nm
Torque RPM 2100 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 80 mm 92 mm
Engine Stroke Size 89.3 mm 75 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1536 kg 1315 kg
Vehicle Length 4800 mm 4670 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1500 mm
Wheelbase Size 2750 mm 2680 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 65 L 64 L


 

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