2007 Subaru Forester vs. 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2007 Subaru Forester is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser (275 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2007 Subaru Forester. (208 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2007 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 970 kg more than 2007 Subaru Forester. 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, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser (450 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Forester. (320 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Forester. 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 2007 Subaru Forester has manual transmission. 2007 Subaru Forester will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Subaru Forester | 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Subaru | Toyota |
Model | Forester | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2456 cc | 4671 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 275 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.9 seconds | 11.2 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 2395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 16.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 96 L |