2005 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2000 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Subaru Forester would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Discovery (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2000 Subaru Forester. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2000 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 669 kg more than 2000 Subaru Forester. 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, 2005 Land Rover Discovery (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Subaru Forester. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Land Rover Discovery | 2000 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Land Rover | Subaru |
Model | Discovery | Forester |
Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3946 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 1386 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2530 mm |