1990 Subaru Legacy vs. 2001 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2001 Toyota Avensis is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Avensis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Avensis (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1990 Subaru Legacy. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Avensis should accelerate faster than 1990 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 220 kg more than 1990 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Toyota Avensis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 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, 2001 Toyota Avensis (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Subaru Legacy. (145 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Avensis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Subaru Legacy | 2001 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Subaru | Toyota |
| Model | Legacy | Avensis |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1820 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 60 L |
