2003 Subaru Legacy vs. 2001 Toyota Condor

To start off, 2003 Subaru Legacy is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Condor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Condor would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Subaru Legacy (247 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Condor. (86 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Condor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Condor weights approximately 217 kg more than 2003 Subaru Legacy.

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 (304 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Condor. (192 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2003 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Condor. 2003 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 2001 Toyota Condor has manual transmission. 2001 Toyota Condor 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.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Subaru Legacy 2001 Toyota Condor
Make Subaru Toyota
Model Legacy Condor
Year Released 2003 2001
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3000 cc 2992 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type boxer in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 247 HP 86 HP
Engine RPM 6600 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 304 Nm 192 Nm
Torque RPM 4200 RPM 2400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 89.2 mm 99.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 80 mm 96 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.7:1 22.2:1
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 8 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1460 kg 1677 kg
Wheelbase Size 2680 mm 2610 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 64 L 70 L


 

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