2003 Subaru Legacy vs. 2008 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2008 Toyota Corolla is newer by 5 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 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 234 kg more than 2008 Toyota Corolla.
Because 2003 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Toyota Corolla. 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 (187 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Corolla. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2003 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Corolla.
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2003 Subaru Legacy | 2008 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Subaru | Toyota |
Model | Legacy | Corolla |
Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 137 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 187 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 71.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1332 kg | 1098 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 60 L |