2004 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2004 Subaru Outback
To start off, both 2004 Land Rover Discovery and 2004 Subaru Outback were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Land Rover Discovery (217 HP) has 51 more horse power than 2004 Subaru Outback. (166 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2004 Subaru Outback. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 515 kg more than 2004 Subaru Outback. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2004 Land Rover Discovery (407 Nm) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Subaru Outback. (225 Nm). This means 2004 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Subaru Outback.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Land Rover Discovery | 2004 Subaru Outback | |
Make | Land Rover | Subaru |
Model | Discovery | Outback |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4556 cc | 2458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 166 HP |
Torque | 407 Nm | 225 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 94.1 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 14.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 64 L |