2006 Subaru Impreza vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2006 Subaru Impreza is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 2,995 cc, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Subaru Impreza (231 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (194 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 382 kg more than 2006 Subaru Impreza.
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, 2006 Subaru Impreza (319 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (295 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Subaru Impreza | 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Subaru | Toyota |
| Model | Impreza | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 2995 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 231 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 295 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 21.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1633 kg | 2015 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 90 L |
