2008 Subaru Legacy vs. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Subaru Legacy is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 825 kg more than 2008 Subaru Legacy.
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, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Subaru Legacy. (223 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Subaru Legacy | 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Subaru | Toyota |
| Model | Legacy | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 232 HP |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.6 mm | 94.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 2310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 96 L |
