2002 Toyota Corolla vs. 2003 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2003 Subaru Legacy is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Subaru Legacy (137 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Corolla. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 217 kg more than 2002 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Toyota Corolla. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2003 Subaru Legacy (187 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Corolla. (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2003 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Corolla. 2003 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 2002 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 2002 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Subaru Legacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2002 Toyota Corolla | 2003 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Toyota | Subaru |
Model | Corolla | Legacy |
Year Released | 2002 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 143 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1332 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 64 L |