2001 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2001 Subaru HM-01
To start off, both 2001 Land Rover Discovery and 2001 Subaru HM-01 were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 136 more horse power than 2001 Subaru HM-01. (45 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2001 Subaru HM-01. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 475 kg more than 2001 Subaru HM-01. 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 2001 Subaru HM-01. 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 284 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Subaru HM-01. (57 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Subaru HM-01.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Land Rover Discovery | 2001 Subaru HM-01 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Subaru |
| Model | Discovery | HM-01 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 658 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 341 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1545 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2320 mm |
