2003 Subaru Legacy vs. 2012 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2012 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 9 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Sequoia (310 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 2003 Subaru Legacy. (162 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2003 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 1175 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, 2012 Toyota Sequoia (443 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Subaru Legacy. (226 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Subaru Legacy | 2012 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Subaru | Toyota |
| Model | Legacy | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 162 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 443 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 2575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1956 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3099 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 100 L |
