2003 Subaru Legacy vs. 2006 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2006 Toyota Camry is newer by 3 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 3,310 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Camry (225 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2003 Subaru Legacy. (162 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 2003 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 25 kg more than 2006 Toyota Camry.
Because 2003 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 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, 2006 Toyota Camry (325 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Subaru Legacy. (226 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Subaru Legacy | 2006 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Subaru | Toyota |
| Model | Legacy | Camry |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 3310 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 162 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.1 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |
