2006 Subaru Legacy vs. 1980 Toyota Century
To start off, 2006 Subaru Legacy is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,375 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Subaru Legacy (242 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Century. (167 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Century weights approximately 172 kg more than 2006 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2006 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Toyota Century. 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 (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Century. (270 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Subaru Legacy | 1980 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Subaru | Toyota |
| Model | Legacy | Century |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 3375 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1633 kg | 1805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2870 mm |
