2004 Subaru Outback vs. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, both 2004 Subaru Outback and 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser (202 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2004 Subaru Outback. (166 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2004 Subaru Outback. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 935 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, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser (441 Nm) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Subaru Outback. (225 Nm). This means 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Subaru Outback.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Subaru Outback | 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Subaru | Toyota |
| Model | Outback | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 4164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.8:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 2520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 96 L |
