1998 Subaru Legacy vs. 2002 Toyota Avalon

To start off, 2002 Toyota Avalon is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Avalon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Avalon (210 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1998 Subaru Legacy. (114 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Avalon should accelerate faster than 1998 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Avalon weights approximately 336 kg more than 1998 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1998 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Toyota Avalon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 2002 Toyota Avalon (298 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Subaru Legacy. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Avalon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Subaru Legacy. 2002 Toyota Avalon has automatic transmission and 1998 Subaru Legacy has manual transmission. 1998 Subaru Legacy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Toyota Avalon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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