2006 Subaru Legacy vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla

To start off, 2006 Subaru Legacy is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Subaru Legacy (242 HP) has 183 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 933 kg more than 1970 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2006 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Toyota Corolla. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Subaru Legacy (297 Nm) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (77 Nm). This means 2006 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.

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