2003 Subaru Legacy vs. 2011 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2011 Toyota Tundra is newer by 8 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 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Tundra (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2003 Subaru Legacy. (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2003 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 108 kg more than 2011 Toyota Tundra.
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, 2011 Toyota Tundra (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Subaru Legacy. (343 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Subaru Legacy | 2011 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Subaru | Toyota |
| Model | Legacy | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1992 cc | 5663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 381 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1332 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 100 L |
