2005 Subaru Legacy vs. 1996 Toyota Cresta
To start off, 2005 Subaru Legacy is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Cresta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Cresta would be higher. At 2,491 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Cresta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Cresta (197 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Cresta should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 75 kg more than 1996 Toyota Cresta.
Because 2005 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Toyota Cresta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 1996 Toyota Cresta (255 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (226 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Cresta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Subaru Legacy | 1996 Toyota Cresta | |
| Make | Subaru | Toyota |
| Model | Legacy | Cresta |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |
