2012 Subaru Legacy vs. 2005 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2012 Subaru Legacy is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Subaru Forester would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Legacy (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Forester. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 181 kg more than 2005 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Subaru Legacy (349 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Forester. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Forester. 2005 Subaru Forester has automatic transmission and 2012 Subaru Legacy has manual transmission. 2012 Subaru Legacy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Subaru Forester will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Subaru Legacy | 2005 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Subaru | Subaru |
| Model | Legacy | Forester |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 349 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1399 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4775 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
