1994 Subaru Legacy vs. 1985 Toyota Corolla

To start off, 1994 Subaru Legacy is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Toyota Corolla (122 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1994 Subaru Legacy. (114 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1994 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 360 kg more than 1985 Toyota Corolla.

Because 1994 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Toyota Corolla. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 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, 1994 Subaru Legacy (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Corolla. (140 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1994 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Corolla.

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