2003 Subaru Legacy vs. 2005 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2005 Toyota Camry is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Subaru Legacy (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Camry. (201 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 260 kg more than 2005 Toyota Camry. 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 2005 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, 2003 Subaru Legacy (343 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Camry. (280 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2003 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Subaru Legacy | 2005 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Subaru | Toyota |
| Model | Legacy | Camry |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1200 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |
