1989 Subaru Legacy vs. 2004 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2004 Toyota RAV4 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 2,212 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Subaru Legacy (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2004 Toyota RAV4. (110 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota RAV4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota RAV4 weights approximately 145 kg more than 1989 Subaru Legacy.
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 Toyota RAV4 (279 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Subaru Legacy. (188 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2004 Toyota RAV4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Subaru Legacy | 2004 Toyota RAV4 | |
Make | Subaru | Toyota |
Model | Legacy | RAV4 |
Year Released | 1989 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2212 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 279 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.9 mm | 82.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 18.6:1 |
Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1445 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 57 L |