2002 Subaru Forester vs. 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2002 Subaru Forester is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2002 Subaru Forester. (124 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2002 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 755 kg more than 2002 Subaru Forester. 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, 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser (299 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Subaru Forester. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Subaru Forester | 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Subaru | Toyota |
| Model | Forester | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1991 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 3956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 299 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 2140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2860 mm |
