Have ne1 get a chance to drive both Impreza outback and Legacy 2.5GT recently?

[njchen24]

Members:

Does ne1 here have a chance to drive an 2005 Impreza Outback and 2005
Legacy 2.5GT? If so what do you thing about interior noise and road
noise particularly in highway between these two? Taking into
consideration that all criteria such as speed, road surface etc are the
same. Personally I think the Outback is quieter than the Legacy.
Could this be the low profile tire on the Legacy that causing a louder
interior noise or am I having problem with my ear?

Thanks for any input.

 

[marcus153]

I would agree with you. The exhaust note seems to be louder on the GT,
and the GT tends to be equipped with lower profile, more aggressive
tires, which might add to road noise.

The GT is also actually closer to the ground, by 4/10 of an inch, which
doesn't sound like much, but in practice, is significant.

2005 Specs:
Minimum road clearance at curb weight:
GT: 5.9 inches
Impreza Outback: 6.3 inches

Also, when the turbo kicks in on the GT, that might add to engine
noise.

Good luck,

Marc Sindell
Twin City Subaru Sales
Montpelier Vermont