2012 Subaru Legacy vs. 2000 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2012 Subaru Legacy is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Tundra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Tundra would be higher. At 4,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Tundra (242 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2012 Subaru Legacy. (170 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2012 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 397 kg more than 2012 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, 2000 Toyota Tundra (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Subaru Legacy. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Subaru Legacy | 2000 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | Subaru | Toyota |
Model | Legacy | Tundra |
Year Released | 2012 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2500 cc | 4663 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 426 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | CVT | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1553 kg | 1950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4775 mm | 5530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3270 mm |