1998 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2013 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2013 Subaru Outback is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser (218 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2013 Subaru Outback. (171 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2013 Subaru Outback. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 914 kg more than 2013 Subaru Outback. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser (441 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Subaru Outback. (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Subaru Outback.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2013 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | Toyota | Subaru |
| Model | Land Cruiser | Outback |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4164 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 218 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 94 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2470 kg | 1556 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2740 mm |
