2003 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2012 Subaru Tribeca
To start off, 2012 Subaru Tribeca is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Tribeca (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. (246 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Tribeca should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Tribeca weights approximately 11 kg more than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. 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, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser (380 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Subaru Tribeca. (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Subaru Tribeca.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2012 Subaru Tribeca | |
| Make | Toyota | Subaru |
| Model | Land Cruiser | Tribeca |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 246 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1911 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4864 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1687 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2748 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 64 L |
