2007 Subaru Legacy vs. 2008 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2008 Toyota Camry is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 2,458 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 159 kg more than 2008 Toyota Camry.
Because 2007 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Toyota Camry. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Legacy will offer significantly more control. 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 (339 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Camry. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Subaru Legacy | 2008 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Subaru | Toyota |
| Model | Legacy | Camry |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 2361 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.6 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.5 seconds | 10.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1386 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |
