1989 Subaru XT vs. 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Subaru XT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Subaru XT would be higher. At 3,378 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser (176 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1989 Subaru XT. (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1989 Subaru XT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 806 kg more than 1989 Subaru XT. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser (303 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Subaru XT. (196 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Subaru XT.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Subaru XT | 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Subaru | Toyota |
Model | XT | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1989 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1781 cc | 3378 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 176 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 196 Nm | 303 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1164 kg | 1970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2680 mm |