1996 Subaru Legacy vs. 1975 Toyota Corona

To start off, 1996 Subaru Legacy is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,253 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Subaru Legacy (115 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corona. (96 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 140 kg more than 1975 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1996 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Toyota Corona. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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 Subaru Legacy (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corona. (166 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corona.

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