2007 Subaru Forester vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2007 Subaru Forester is newer by 2 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 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Forester (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (129 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Forester 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 925 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, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (273 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Forester. (225 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Forester. 2007 Subaru Forester has automatic transmission and 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 2005 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.
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2007 Subaru Forester | 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Subaru | Toyota |
Model | Forester | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2455 cc | 4164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 225 Nm | 273 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 22.4:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 2300 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 141 L |