2007 Subaru Legacy vs. 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser

To start off, 2007 Subaru Legacy is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 2,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Legacy (242 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser. (162 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 110 kg more than 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Legacy. (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Legacy. 2007 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 2002 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 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser
Make Subaru Toyota
Model Legacy Land Cruiser
Year Released 2007 2002
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1994 cc 2982 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type boxer in-line
Horse Power 242 HP 162 HP
Engine RPM 6400 RPM 3400 RPM
Torque 310 Nm 343 Nm
Torque RPM 2400 RPM 1600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Doors 4 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 2010 kg 1900 kg
Vehicle Length 4670 mm 4300 mm
Vehicle Width 1740 mm 1740 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1870 mm
Wheelbase Size 2680 mm 2370 mm


 

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