2005 Subaru Legacy vs. 2004 Toyota Allion
To start off, 2005 Subaru Legacy is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Toyota Allion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Toyota Allion would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Subaru Legacy (242 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Allion. (110 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Allion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 290 kg more than 2004 Toyota Allion. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Toyota Allion. 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, 2005 Subaru Legacy (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Allion. (148 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Allion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Subaru Legacy | 2004 Toyota Allion | |
| Make | Subaru | Toyota |
| Model | Legacy | Allion |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1453 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1140 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2710 mm |
