2003 Subaru Legacy vs. 2005 Toyota Vitz
To start off, 2005 Toyota Vitz 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Subaru Legacy (178 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Vitz. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Vitz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 350 kg more than 2005 Toyota Vitz. 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 Vitz. 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 (196 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Vitz. (118 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Vitz.
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2003 Subaru Legacy | 2005 Toyota Vitz | |
Make | Subaru | Toyota |
Model | Legacy | Vitz |
Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 196 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 72.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 79.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 42 L |