2004 Subaru Legacy vs. 1958 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2004 Subaru Legacy is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Subaru Legacy (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1958 Toyota Corona. (29 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1958 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 349 kg more than 1958 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1958 Toyota Corona. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Subaru Legacy (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Toyota Corona. (64 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2004 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Subaru Legacy | 1958 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Subaru | Toyota |
| Model | Legacy | Corona |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2410 mm |
