2010 Subaru Legacy vs. 2011 Toyota iQ
To start off, 2011 Toyota iQ is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Legacy (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 2011 Toyota iQ. (89 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota iQ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 719 kg more than 2011 Toyota iQ. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Toyota iQ. 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, 2010 Subaru Legacy (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota iQ. (190 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota iQ.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Subaru Legacy | 2011 Toyota iQ | |
Make | Subaru | Toyota |
Model | Legacy | iQ |
Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1364 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 335 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1579 kg | 860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4735 mm | 3051 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1821 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1506 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 2000 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 32 L |