2006 Subaru Legacy vs. 1992 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2006 Subaru Legacy is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 2,456 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Subaru Legacy (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1992 Toyota Carina. (72 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1992 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 275 kg more than 1992 Toyota Carina. 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 1992 Toyota Carina. 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 (226 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Toyota Carina. (132 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Subaru Legacy | 1992 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Subaru | Toyota |
| Model | Legacy | Carina |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2456 cc | 1974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2590 mm |
