2007 Subaru Legacy vs. 2007 Toyota 4Runner

To start off, both 2007 Subaru Legacy and 2007 Toyota 4Runner were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota 4Runner (260 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2007 Subaru Legacy. (242 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 2007 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 655 kg more than 2007 Toyota 4Runner.

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 Toyota 4Runner (415 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Legacy. (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Legacy.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Subaru Legacy 2007 Toyota 4Runner
Make Subaru Toyota
Model Legacy 4Runner
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1994 cc 4664 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type boxer V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 242 HP 260 HP
Engine RPM 6400 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 310 Nm 415 Nm
Torque RPM 2400 RPM 3400 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.5:1 9.6:1
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2010 kg 1355 kg
Vehicle Length 4670 mm 4810 mm
Vehicle Width 1740 mm 1920 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1770 mm
Wheelbase Size 2680 mm 2800 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 10.2 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 64 L 87 L


 

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