1999 Subaru Legacy vs. 2007 Toyota Quantum
To start off, 2007 Toyota Quantum is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Quantum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Subaru Legacy (154 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Quantum. (149 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Quantum. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Quantum weights approximately 335 kg more than 1999 Subaru Legacy.
Because 1999 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Toyota Quantum. 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, 2007 Toyota Quantum (241 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Subaru Legacy. (219 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Quantum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Subaru Legacy | 2007 Toyota Quantum | |
| Make | Subaru | Toyota |
| Model | Legacy | Quantum |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 2694 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 219 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 95 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 2290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 3120 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |
