2004 Subaru Impreza vs. 2012 Land Rover LR4
To start off, 2012 Land Rover LR4 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Subaru Impreza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Subaru Impreza would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover LR4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover LR4 (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2004 Subaru Impreza. (316 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR4 should accelerate faster than 2004 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover LR4 weights approximately 1078 kg more than 2004 Subaru Impreza. 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, 2012 Land Rover LR4 (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Subaru Impreza. (420 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover LR4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Subaru Impreza. 2012 Land Rover LR4 has automatic transmission and 2004 Subaru Impreza has manual transmission. 2004 Subaru Impreza will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Land Rover LR4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Subaru Impreza | 2012 Land Rover LR4 | |
| Make | Subaru | Land Rover |
| Model | Impreza | LR4 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 316 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 2548 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4829 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1882 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2885 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 86 L |
