2008 Subaru Legacy vs. 2007 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2008 Subaru Legacy is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Hilux. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Hilux would be higher. At 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Hilux is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 85 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, 2008 Subaru Legacy (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Hilux. (241 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Hilux. 2008 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 2007 Toyota Hilux has manual transmission. 2007 Toyota Hilux will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Subaru Legacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Subaru Legacy | 2007 Toyota Hilux | |
Make | Subaru | Toyota |
Model | Legacy | Hilux |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2694 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 159 HP |
Torque | 310 Nm | 241 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3090 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 80 L |