2007 Toyota 4Runner vs. 2012 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2012 Subaru Legacy is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota 4Runner. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota 4Runner would be higher. At 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota 4Runner (236 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2012 Subaru Legacy. (170 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 2012 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 368 kg more than 2007 Toyota 4Runner.
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 (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Subaru Legacy. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Toyota 4Runner | 2012 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Toyota | Subaru |
| Model | 4Runner | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3956 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 236 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 361 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1553 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4775 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.4 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 70 L |
