2001 Subaru Legacy vs. 2007 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2007 Toyota Yaris is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Subaru Legacy (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Yaris. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 287 kg more than 2007 Toyota Yaris. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Toyota Yaris. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 2001 Subaru Legacy (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Yaris. (121 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2001 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Subaru Legacy | 2007 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Subaru | Toyota |
| Model | Legacy | Yaris |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1028 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2560 mm |
