1996 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2004 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2004 Subaru Outback is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,944 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Subaru Outback (212 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1996 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Subaru Outback should accelerate faster than 1996 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 405 kg more than 2004 Subaru Outback.
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, 1996 Land Rover Discovery (320 Nm) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Subaru Outback. (285 Nm). This means 1996 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Subaru Outback.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Land Rover Discovery | 2004 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | Land Rover | Subaru |
| Model | Discovery | Outback |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3944 cc | 2999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 1685 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2530 mm |
