1981 Subaru Leone vs. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Subaru Leone. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Subaru Leone would be higher. At 2,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser (161 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1981 Subaru Leone. (67 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1981 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1195 kg more than 1981 Subaru Leone. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Subaru Leone. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Subaru Leone. (100 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Subaru Leone.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Subaru Leone | 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Subaru | Toyota |
Model | Leone | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1981 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 2015 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2730 mm |