2006 Toyota Highlander vs. 2013 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2013 Subaru Legacy is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota Highlander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Highlander would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Subaru Legacy (252 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Highlander. (215 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Highlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 356 kg more than 2006 Toyota Highlander. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Subaru Legacy (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Highlander. (301 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2013 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Toyota Highlander | 2013 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Toyota | Subaru |
| Model | Highlander | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3310 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 301 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1611 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4755 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1505 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
