2008 Subaru Impreza vs. 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Subaru Impreza is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,431 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Subaru Impreza (224 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser. (97 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser.
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, 2008 Subaru Impreza (306 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser. (226 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2008 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Subaru Impreza | 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Subaru | Toyota |
| Model | Impreza | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 3431 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 224 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
