2003 Subaru Legacy vs. 2009 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2009 Toyota Sienna is newer by 6 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 3,455 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2003 Subaru Legacy. (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2003 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 475 kg more than 2003 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Sienna. (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2003 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Subaru Legacy | 2009 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Subaru | Toyota |
| Model | Legacy | Sienna |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 3455 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 76 L |
