1993 Subaru Legacy vs. 2005 Toyota Corolla

To start off, 2005 Toyota Corolla is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Corolla (130 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1993 Subaru Legacy. (114 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1993 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 93 kg more than 2005 Toyota Corolla.

Because 1993 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Toyota Corolla. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 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, 2005 Toyota Corolla (171 Nm) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Subaru Legacy. (164 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Subaru Legacy.

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