2009 Subaru Legacy vs. 2004 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2009 Subaru Legacy is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Subaru Forester would be higher. At 2,458 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Subaru Forester (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2009 Subaru Legacy. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2009 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 47 kg more than 2004 Subaru Forester.
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, 2004 Subaru Forester (319 Nm) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Legacy. (231 Nm). This means 2004 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Subaru Legacy | 2004 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Subaru | Subaru |
| Model | Legacy | Forester |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2456 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.2 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1463 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 60 L |
