2005 Subaru Legacy vs. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2005 Subaru Legacy is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Subaru Legacy (250 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. (246 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 374 kg more than 2005 Subaru Legacy.
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, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser (380 Nm) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (340 Nm). This means 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Subaru Legacy | 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Subaru | Toyota |
Model | Legacy | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2458 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 246 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 380 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 95 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1526 kg | 1900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 87 L |