2005 Subaru Legacy vs. 2012 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2012 Toyota Tundra is newer by 7 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 3,998 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Subaru Legacy (242 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Tundra. (233 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Tundra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 356 kg more than 2012 Toyota Tundra. 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 2012 Toyota Tundra. 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 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Tundra. (266 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Tundra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Subaru Legacy | 2012 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Subaru | Toyota |
| Model | Legacy | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 3998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 233 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 266 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1074 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 50 L |
