2003 Subaru Legacy vs. 2007 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2007 Toyota RAV4 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 2,458 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Subaru Legacy (162 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2007 Toyota RAV4. (134 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota RAV4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota RAV4 weights approximately 133 kg more than 2003 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2003 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Toyota RAV4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2007 Toyota RAV4 (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Subaru Legacy. (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota RAV4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Subaru Legacy | 2007 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Subaru | Toyota |
| Model | Legacy | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 2231 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 162 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 16.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 60 L |
