2006 Land Rover Defender vs. 2006 Subaru Legacy
To start off, both 2006 Land Rover Defender and 2006 Subaru Legacy were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 66 kg more than 2006 Land Rover Defender.
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 @ 1950 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Legacy. (297 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Land Rover Defender | 2006 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Land Rover | Subaru |
Model | Defender | Legacy |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 3000 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 242 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 297 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 89.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 10.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 64 L |