1992 Subaru Legacy vs. 1995 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 1995 Toyota RAV4 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Subaru Legacy (197 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1995 Toyota RAV4. (126 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1995 Toyota RAV4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 77 kg more than 1995 Toyota RAV4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1992 Subaru Legacy (263 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Toyota RAV4. (172 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1992 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Subaru Legacy | 1995 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Subaru | Toyota |
| Model | Legacy | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 263 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1377 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2450 mm |
