1997 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2010 Subaru Outback Sport
To start off, 2010 Subaru Outback Sport is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2010 Subaru Outback Sport. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2010 Subaru Outback Sport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 680 kg more than 2010 Subaru Outback Sport. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1997 Land Rover Discovery (321 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Subaru Outback Sport. (230 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1997 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Subaru Outback Sport.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Land Rover Discovery | 2010 Subaru Outback Sport | |
Make | Land Rover | Subaru |
Model | Discovery | Outback Sport |
Year Released | 1997 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3946 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 321 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4415 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1481 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2619 mm |