2007 Subaru Legacy vs. 2008 Toyota Previa
To start off, 2008 Toyota Previa 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Previa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Legacy (242 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Previa. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Previa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Previa weights approximately 295 kg more than 2007 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2007 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Toyota Previa. 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 (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Previa. (250 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Previa. 2007 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota Previa has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota Previa 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.
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2007 Subaru Legacy | 2008 Toyota Previa | |
Make | Subaru | Toyota |
Model | Legacy | Previa |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 242 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 82.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 18.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 237 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.8 seconds | 13.9 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1775 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 75 L |