1994 Subaru Legacy vs. 2005 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2005 Toyota Celica is newer by 11 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 2,212 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Celica (180 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1994 Subaru Legacy. (135 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1994 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 186 kg more than 2005 Toyota Celica.
Because 1994 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Toyota Celica. 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 (190 Nm) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Celica. (176 Nm). This means 1994 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Subaru Legacy | 2005 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Subaru | Toyota |
| Model | Legacy | Celica |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2212 cc | 1803 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.9 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1134 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |
