1999 Subaru Legacy vs. 2010 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2010 Toyota Camry is newer by 11 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Camry (268 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1999 Subaru Legacy. (154 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 1999 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Camry weights approximately 70 kg more than 1999 Subaru Legacy. 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 2010 Toyota Camry. 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, 2010 Toyota Camry (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Subaru Legacy. (219 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Subaru Legacy. 2010 Toyota Camry has automatic transmission and 1999 Subaru Legacy has manual transmission. 1999 Subaru Legacy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Toyota Camry will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Subaru Legacy | 2010 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Subaru | Toyota |
| Model | Legacy | Camry |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 219 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4806 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1466 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |
