2005 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2010 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2010 Subaru Outback is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Outback (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Discovery. (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Outback should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 396 kg more than 2010 Subaru Outback.
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 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Subaru Outback. (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Subaru Outback. 2010 Subaru Outback has automatic transmission and 2005 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 2005 Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Subaru Outback will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Land Rover Discovery | 2010 Subaru Outback | |
Make | Land Rover | Subaru |
Model | Discovery | Outback |
Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3946 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 335 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 1659 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1821 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1669 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2741 mm |