1994 Subaru Legacy vs. 2006 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 12 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 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg (444 HP) has 309 more horse power than 1994 Subaru Legacy. (135 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1994 Subaru Legacy.
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, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg (600 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 410 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Subaru Legacy. (190 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Subaru Legacy | 2006 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Subaru | Volkswagen |
| Model | Legacy | Touareg |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2212 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 444 HP |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.9 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 100 L |
