2005 Subaru Legacy vs. 2005 Toyota Previa
To start off, both 2005 Subaru Legacy and 2005 Toyota Previa were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,362 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Previa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Subaru Legacy (242 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Previa. (161 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Previa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Previa weights approximately 251 kg more than 2005 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2005 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Toyota Previa. 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 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Previa. (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Previa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Subaru Legacy | 2005 Toyota Previa | |
| Make | Subaru | Toyota |
| Model | Legacy | Previa |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2362 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 242 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.9 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1681 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 75 L |
