2005 Subaru Legacy vs. 2012 Land Rover LR4
To start off, 2012 Land Rover LR4 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover LR4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover LR4 (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (168 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR4 should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover LR4 weights approximately 1026 kg more than 2005 Subaru Legacy. 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, 2012 Land Rover LR4 (508 Nm) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (225 Nm). This means 2012 Land Rover LR4 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 LR4 | |
Make | Subaru | Land Rover |
Model | Legacy | LR4 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2458 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 375 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 225 Nm | 508 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1522 kg | 2548 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4829 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1915 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1882 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2885 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 86 L |