2009 Toyota Tacoma vs. 2010 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2010 Subaru Legacy is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Toyota Tacoma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Toyota Tacoma would be higher. At 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Tacoma (236 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2010 Subaru Legacy. (148 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2010 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 228 kg more than 2009 Toyota Tacoma.
Because 2010 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Toyota Tacoma. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2009 Toyota Tacoma (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Subaru Legacy. (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Toyota Tacoma | 2010 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Toyota | Subaru |
| Model | Tacoma | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3956 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 236 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 361 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1558 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4775 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1535 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3240 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.5 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.8 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 65 L |
