2005 Subaru Legacy vs. 2011 Toyota iQ
To start off, 2011 Toyota iQ is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 2,458 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Subaru Legacy (168 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2011 Toyota iQ. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota iQ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 621 kg more than 2011 Toyota iQ. 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 2011 Toyota iQ. 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 (225 Nm) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota iQ. (98 Nm). This means 2005 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota iQ.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Subaru Legacy | 2011 Toyota iQ | |
| Make | Subaru | Toyota |
| Model | Legacy | iQ |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1481 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 3051 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2000 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 32 L |
