2001 Subaru Impreza vs. 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2001 Subaru Impreza is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 2,982 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Subaru Impreza (153 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser. (123 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 460 kg more than 2001 Subaru Impreza.
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, 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser (295 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Subaru Impreza. (197 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Subaru Impreza. 2001 Subaru Impreza has automatic transmission and 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Subaru Impreza will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2001 Subaru Impreza | 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Subaru | Toyota |
Model | Impreza | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2001 | 1996 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 197 Nm | 295 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 75 L |