1999 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1989 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 1999 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 2,211 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Subaru Legacy (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1999 Land Rover Freelander. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1999 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 90 kg more than 1989 Subaru Legacy.
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, 1989 Subaru Legacy (189 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Land Rover Freelander. (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1989 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Land Rover Freelander | 1989 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Land Rover | Subaru |
Model | Freelander | Legacy |
Year Released | 1999 | 1989 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 2211 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 189 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2590 mm |