2001 Subaru Legacy vs. 2009 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2009 Toyota Sienna is newer by 8 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 3,456 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Sienna (267 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 2001 Subaru Legacy. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2001 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 37 kg more than 2001 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2009 Toyota Sienna (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Subaru Legacy. (177 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Subaru Legacy. 2009 Toyota Sienna has automatic transmission and 2001 Subaru Legacy has manual transmission. 2001 Subaru Legacy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Toyota Sienna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Subaru Legacy | 2009 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Subaru | Toyota |
| Model | Legacy | Sienna |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 3456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1352 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 3040 mm |
