1994 Subaru Legacy vs. 1996 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1996 Toyota MR2 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota MR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota MR2 (173 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1994 Subaru Legacy. (114 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1994 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 115 kg more than 1996 Toyota MR2.
Because 1994 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Toyota MR2. 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, 1996 Toyota MR2 (186 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Subaru Legacy. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota MR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Subaru Legacy | 1996 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Subaru | Toyota |
| Model | Legacy | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1250 mm |
