2001 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1971 Subaru Leone
To start off, 2001 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Subaru Leone. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Subaru Leone would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1971 Subaru Leone. (68 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1971 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1260 kg more than 1971 Subaru Leone. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Subaru Leone. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Land Rover Discovery will offer significantly more control. 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, 2001 Land Rover Discovery (341 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Subaru Leone. (103 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Subaru Leone.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Land Rover Discovery | 1971 Subaru Leone | |
Make | Land Rover | Subaru |
Model | Discovery | Leone |
Year Released | 2001 | 1971 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3950 cc | 1361 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 341 Nm | 103 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2450 mm |