2008 Subaru Legacy vs. 2005 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2008 Subaru Legacy is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Subaru Legacy (163 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Corolla. (90 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 178 kg more than 2005 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Toyota Corolla. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2005 Toyota Corolla (190 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Subaru Legacy. (187 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Subaru Legacy.
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2008 Subaru Legacy | 2005 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Subaru | Toyota |
Model | Legacy | Corolla |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1364 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 17.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 214 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.5 seconds | 13.3 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1368 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 55 L |