2000 Subaru Legacy vs. 2004 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2004 Toyota 4Runner is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 3,950 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota 4Runner (245 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2000 Subaru Legacy. (206 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 2000 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 310 kg more than 2000 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Toyota 4Runner (382 Nm) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Subaru Legacy. (282 Nm). This means 2004 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Subaru Legacy | 2004 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Subaru | Toyota |
| Model | Legacy | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 206 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 282 Nm | 382 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2830 mm |
