1975 Toyota Corona vs. 1999 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 1999 Subaru Legacy is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Subaru Legacy (154 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corona. (84 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 510 kg more than 1975 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1999 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Toyota Corona. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1999 Subaru Legacy (219 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1999 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corona. 1999 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 1975 Toyota Corona has manual transmission. 1975 Toyota Corona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Subaru Legacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1975 Toyota Corona 1999 Subaru Legacy
Make Toyota Subaru
Model Corona Legacy
Year Released 1975 1999
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1587 cc 2457 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Horse Power 84 HP 154 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 135 Nm 219 Nm
Torque RPM 3400 RPM 3600 RPM
Engine Bore Size 81 mm 99.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 77 mm 79 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1000 kg 1510 kg
Vehicle Length 4260 mm 4600 mm
Vehicle Width 1620 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 2510 mm 2640 mm