2004 Subaru Outback vs. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2004 Subaru Outback is newer by 1 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 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser (232 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2004 Subaru Outback. (154 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2004 Subaru Outback. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 820 kg more than 2004 Subaru Outback. 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, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Subaru Outback. (223 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Subaru Outback. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 2004 Subaru Outback has manual transmission. 2004 Subaru Outback will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Subaru Outback | 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Subaru | Toyota |
Model | Outback | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2457 cc | 4664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 223 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 94.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 2310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 96 L |