1987 Subaru Leone vs. 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Subaru Leone. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Subaru Leone would be higher. At 5,661 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 312 more horse power than 1987 Subaru Leone. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1987 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 350 kg more than 1987 Subaru Leone. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Subaru Leone. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser (401 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 303 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Subaru Leone. (98 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Subaru Leone.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Subaru Leone | 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Subaru | Toyota |
| Model | Leone | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1299 cc | 5661 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 401 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2860 mm |
