1996 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2010 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2010 Subaru Legacy is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 2,982 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Legacy (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser. (123 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 233 kg more than 2010 Subaru Legacy.
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, 2010 Subaru Legacy (349 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser. (295 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2010 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Toyota | Subaru |
| Model | Land Cruiser | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2982 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 295 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 1577 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4735 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1506 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |
