1983 Toyota Corolla vs. 2012 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2012 Subaru Legacy is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Legacy (148 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Corolla. (122 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 588 kg more than 1983 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Toyota Corolla. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Subaru Legacy (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Corolla. (143 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Toyota Corolla | 2012 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Toyota | Subaru |
| Model | Corolla | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.2 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1558 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4775 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1535 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 65 L |
