2007 Subaru Legacy vs. 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2007 Subaru Legacy is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,979 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Legacy (242 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser. (134 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 185 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 Subaru Legacy (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser. (308 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser. 2007 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Subaru Legacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Subaru Legacy | 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Subaru | Toyota |
| Model | Legacy | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 3979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 308 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 2195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2860 mm |
