2002 Subaru Legacy vs. 2008 Toyota Auris
To start off, 2008 Toyota Auris is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Subaru Legacy (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Auris. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Auris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 20 kg more than 2008 Toyota Auris. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Toyota Auris. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 2002 Subaru Legacy (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Auris. (130 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2002 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Auris.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Subaru Legacy | 2008 Toyota Auris | |
| Make | Subaru | Toyota |
| Model | Legacy | Auris |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 71.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2610 mm |
