2005 Land Rover Defender vs. 2009 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2009 Subaru Legacy is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 2,498 cc, 2005 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Legacy. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover Defender | 2009 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Land Rover | Subaru |
| Model | Defender | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 2457 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 168 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
