2000 Subaru Legacy vs. 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace
To start off, 2000 Subaru Legacy is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace would be higher. At 2,446 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Subaru Legacy (153 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace. (90 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace weights approximately 305 kg more than 2000 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2000 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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 Toyota Hi-Ace (226 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Subaru Legacy. (196 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Subaru Legacy. 2000 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace has manual transmission. 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Subaru Legacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Subaru Legacy | 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace | |
| Make | Subaru | Toyota |
| Model | Legacy | Hi-Ace |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1960 mm |
