2003 Subaru R2 vs. 2003 Toyota Previa
To start off, both 2003 Subaru R2 and 2003 Toyota Previa were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Previa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Previa (157 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2003 Subaru R2. (52 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Previa should accelerate faster than 2003 Subaru R2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Previa weights approximately 745 kg more than 2003 Subaru R2. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 Toyota Previa (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Subaru R2. (63 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Previa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Subaru R2.
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2003 Subaru R2 | 2003 Toyota Previa | |
Make | Subaru | Toyota |
Model | R2 | Previa |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 658 cc | 2360 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2900 mm |