2004 Subaru Legacy vs. 1995 Toyota Corolla

To start off, 2004 Subaru Legacy is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,458 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Subaru Legacy (165 HP) has 91 more horse power than 1995 Toyota Corolla. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1995 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 550 kg more than 1995 Toyota Corolla. 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 1995 Toyota Corolla. 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 (225 Nm) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Toyota Corolla. (111 Nm). This means 2004 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Toyota Corolla.

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