2000 Toyota Echo vs. 2010 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2010 Subaru Legacy is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Echo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Echo would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Legacy (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Echo. (71 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Echo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 673 kg more than 2000 Toyota Echo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Toyota Echo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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 Subaru Legacy (335 Nm) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Echo. (122 Nm). This means 2010 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Echo. 2010 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 2000 Toyota Echo has manual transmission. 2000 Toyota Echo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Subaru Legacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Toyota Echo | 2010 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Toyota | Subaru |
| Model | Echo | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1299 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1613 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 4735 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1506 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2751 mm |
