2012 Toyota Sequoia vs. 1999 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2012 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Sequoia (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1999 Subaru Legacy. (154 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 1999 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 1240 kg more than 1999 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 (543 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Subaru Legacy. (219 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Toyota Sequoia | 1999 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Toyota | Subaru |
| Model | Sequoia | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1999 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5700 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 381 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2750 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2029 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1956 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3099 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 64 L |
