2010 Subaru Legacy vs. 2012 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2012 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 2 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Sequoia (310 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 2010 Subaru Legacy. (148 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2010 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 1017 kg more than 2010 Subaru Legacy. 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, 2012 Toyota Sequoia (443 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Subaru Legacy. (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Subaru Legacy. 2012 Toyota Sequoia has automatic transmission and 2010 Subaru Legacy has manual transmission. 2010 Subaru Legacy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Toyota Sequoia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Subaru Legacy | 2012 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Subaru | Toyota |
| Model | Legacy | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 443 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1558 kg | 2575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4775 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1535 mm | 1956 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3099 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.3 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.6 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 100 L |
