2012 Subaru Legacy vs. 1981 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 2012 Subaru Legacy is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Soarer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Soarer 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 141 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Soarer. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Soarer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 403 kg more than 1981 Toyota Soarer. 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 1981 Toyota Soarer. 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 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Soarer. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Soarer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Subaru Legacy | 1981 Toyota Soarer | |
| Make | Subaru | Toyota |
| Model | Legacy | Soarer |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1583 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4775 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |
