1994 Subaru Legacy vs. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 13 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 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg (222 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1994 Subaru Legacy. (135 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1994 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 992 kg more than 1994 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Subaru Legacy. (190 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Subaru Legacy. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg has automatic transmission and 1994 Subaru Legacy has manual transmission. 1994 Subaru Legacy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Subaru Legacy | 2007 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Subaru | Volkswagen |
| Model | Legacy | Touareg |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2212 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 222 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.9 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 91.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 2312 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4090 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 |
