1980 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2010 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2010 Subaru Forester is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,230 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 176 kg more than 2010 Subaru Forester.
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. 2010 Subaru Forester has automatic transmission and 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Subaru Forester will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2010 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Toyota | Subaru |
| Model | Land Cruiser | Forester |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4230 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 170 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1524 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1699 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2616 mm |
