2003 Subaru Legacy vs. 1998 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2003 Subaru Legacy is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Toyota Sienna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota Sienna would be higher. At 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Subaru Legacy (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Sienna. (189 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Sienna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 245 kg more than 2003 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2003 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Toyota Sienna. 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 (343 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Sienna. (279 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2003 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Subaru Legacy | 1998 Toyota Sienna | |
Make | Subaru | Toyota |
Model | Legacy | Sienna |
Year Released | 2003 | 1998 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 343 Nm | 279 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 87.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2910 mm |