2007 Subaru Legacy vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser

To start off, 2007 Subaru Legacy is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,389 cc, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Legacy (242 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (194 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 380 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (431 Nm) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Legacy. (310 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Legacy.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Subaru Legacy 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
Make Subaru Toyota
Model Legacy Land Cruiser
Year Released 2007 2005
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1994 cc 3389 cc
Horse Power 242 HP 194 HP
Engine RPM 6400 RPM 3400 RPM
Torque 310 Nm 431 Nm
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Doors 4 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 2010 kg 1630 kg
Wheelbase Size 2680 mm 2630 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 64 L 48 L