2003 Subaru Legacy vs. 2000 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2003 Subaru Legacy is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 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 (178 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Corolla. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 180 kg more than 2000 Toyota Corolla. 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, 2003 Subaru Legacy (196 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Corolla. (161 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2003 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Subaru Legacy | 2000 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Subaru | Toyota |
| Model | Legacy | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 91.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 50 L |
