2009 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2005 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2009 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 4 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 3,301 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chrysler Town & Country (173 HP) has 8 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (165 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 364 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 2009 Chrysler Town & Country. 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 (227 Nm) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chrysler Town & Country. (205 Nm). This means 2005 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chrysler Town & Country.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chrysler Town & Country | 2005 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Chrysler | Subaru |
| Model | Town & Country | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3301 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 165 HP |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 227 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 79 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1451 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 64 L |
