1999 Subaru Legacy vs. 1978 Toyota Tercel
To start off, 1999 Subaru Legacy is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Tercel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Tercel would be higher. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Subaru Legacy (154 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Tercel. (62 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Tercel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 640 kg more than 1978 Toyota Tercel. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Toyota Tercel. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1999 Subaru Legacy (219 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Tercel. (102 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1999 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Tercel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Subaru Legacy | 1978 Toyota Tercel | |
| Make | Subaru | Toyota |
| Model | Legacy | Tercel |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 1452 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 219 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2510 mm |
