2001 Subaru Impreza vs. 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Subaru Impreza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Subaru Impreza 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 100 more horse power than 2001 Subaru Impreza. (276 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2001 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 104 kg more than 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser.
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, 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser (401 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Subaru Impreza. (353 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Subaru Impreza. 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 2001 Subaru Impreza has manual transmission. 2001 Subaru Impreza will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Subaru Impreza | 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Subaru | Toyota |
| Model | Impreza | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 5661 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 401 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1434 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 96 L |
