2006 Land Rover Defender vs. 2004 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Subaru Legacy (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2006 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 76 kg more than 2006 Land Rover Defender. 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, 2006 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Subaru Legacy. (225 Nm). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Land Rover Defender | 2004 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Land Rover | Subaru |
Model | Defender | Legacy |
Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 2458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 225 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1476 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 64 L |