2005 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 2005 Subaru Legacy

To start off, both 2005 Land Rover Range Rover and 2005 Subaru Legacy were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,926 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Subaru Legacy (242 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Range Rover. (175 HP @ 2000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover Range Rover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1070 kg more than 2005 Subaru Legacy.

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 Range Rover (390 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Legacy.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Land Rover Range Rover 2005 Subaru Legacy
Make Land Rover Subaru
Model Range Rover Legacy
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type SUV Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2926 cc 1994 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 175 HP 242 HP
Engine RPM 2000 RPM 6400 RPM
Torque 390 Nm 310 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 2400 RPM
Top Speed 174 km/hour 242 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 13.6 seconds 7.9 seconds
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2500 kg 1430 kg
Wheelbase Size 2890 mm 2680 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 100 L 64 L


 

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