2005 Subaru Legacy vs. 2012 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Defender is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 2,455 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Subaru Legacy (250 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2012 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1150 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, 2012 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (339 Nm). This means 2012 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Subaru Legacy | 2012 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Subaru | Land Rover |
Model | Legacy | Defender |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2455 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 360 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 94.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 17.5:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1558 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 24.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 60 L |