2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 vs. 2005 Subaru Impreza

To start off, both 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 and 2005 Subaru Impreza were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 (291 HP) has 64 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Impreza. (227 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 should accelerate faster than 2005 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 Discovery 3 (425 Nm) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Impreza. (294 Nm). This means 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Impreza.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 2005 Subaru Impreza
Make Land Rover Subaru
Model Discovery 3 Impreza
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type SUV Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4394 cc 1994 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V boxer
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 291 HP 227 HP
Torque 425 Nm 294 Nm
Engine Bore Size 92 mm 92 mm
Engine Stroke Size 83 mm 75 mm
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Width 1930 mm 1700 mm


 

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