2005 Land Rover Defender vs. 1995 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Subaru Impreza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Subaru Impreza would be higher. At 2,498 cc, 2005 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1053 kg more than 1995 Subaru Impreza.
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, 2005 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Subaru Impreza. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Subaru Impreza.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Land Rover Defender | 1995 Subaru Impreza | |
Make | Land Rover | Subaru |
Model | Defender | Impreza |
Year Released | 2005 | 1995 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1596 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 89 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 91.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 60 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2058 kg | 1005 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2530 mm |