2005 Toyota Allion vs. 2011 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2011 Subaru Legacy is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Allion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Allion would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Legacy (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Allion. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Allion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 439 kg more than 2005 Toyota Allion. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Toyota Allion. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Subaru Legacy (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Allion. (150 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Allion.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Toyota Allion | 2011 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Toyota | Subaru |
Model | Allion | Legacy |
Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1494 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 335 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1579 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4735 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1821 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1506 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2751 mm |