2012 Subaru Legacy vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2012 Subaru Legacy is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Legacy (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (82 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 583 kg more than 1978 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Toyota Corona. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Subaru Legacy (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (133 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Subaru Legacy | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Subaru | Toyota |
Model | Legacy | Corona |
Year Released | 2012 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 335 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
Transmission Type | 5-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1583 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4775 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2510 mm |