2000 Toyota Soarer vs. 2013 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2013 Subaru Legacy is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Soarer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Soarer would be higher. At 4,292 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Soarer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Soarer (276 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2013 Subaru Legacy. (252 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 2013 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Soarer weights approximately 119 kg more than 2013 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Toyota Soarer. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2000 Toyota Soarer (431 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Subaru Legacy. (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Soarer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Toyota Soarer | 2013 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Toyota | Subaru |
| Model | Soarer | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4292 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 431 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1611 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4755 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1505 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2750 mm |
