2007 Subaru Forester vs. 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2007 Subaru Forester is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Forester (208 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 715 kg more than 2007 Subaru Forester.
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, 2007 Subaru Forester (320 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser. (298 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser. 2007 Subaru Forester has automatic transmission and 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Subaru Forester will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Subaru Forester | 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Subaru | Toyota |
| Model | Forester | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1992 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 3956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.6 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 95 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 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 |
