1988 Subaru XT vs. 2011 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Defender is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Subaru XT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Subaru XT would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Subaru XT (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2011 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Subaru XT should accelerate faster than 2011 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1548 kg more than 1988 Subaru XT.
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, 2011 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Subaru XT. (196 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Subaru XT.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Subaru XT | 2011 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Subaru | Land Rover |
Model | XT | Defender |
Year Released | 1988 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1781 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 196 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67 mm | 94.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 75 L |