2003 Subaru Legacy vs. 2002 Toyota Camry
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 Camry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Camry would be higher. At 2,446 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Subaru Legacy (178 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Camry. (160 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Camry.
Because 2003 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Toyota Camry. 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, 2002 Toyota Camry (221 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Subaru Legacy. (196 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Subaru Legacy. 2003 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 2002 Toyota Camry has manual transmission. 2002 Toyota Camry 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 | 2002 Toyota Camry | |
Make | Subaru | Toyota |
Model | Legacy | Camry |
Year Released | 2003 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2446 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 196 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 65 L |