1994 Toyota Venture vs. 2012 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2012 Subaru Legacy is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Toyota Venture. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Toyota Venture would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Legacy (170 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1994 Toyota Venture. (101 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1994 Toyota Venture. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 213 kg more than 1994 Toyota Venture. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Toyota Venture. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Subaru Legacy (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Toyota Venture. (183 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Toyota Venture.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Toyota Venture | 2012 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Toyota | Subaru |
| Model | Venture | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2237 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1553 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4775 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2750 mm |
