2006 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2007 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2007 Subaru Outback is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 2007 Subaru Outback. (164 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2007 Subaru Outback. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 642 kg more than 2007 Subaru Outback. 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 Discovery (425 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Outback. (226 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Outback.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Land Rover Discovery | 2007 Subaru Outback | |
Make | Land Rover | Subaru |
Model | Discovery | Outback |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4394 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 164 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 425 Nm | 226 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 99.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 186 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.6 seconds | 11.7 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2082 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 64 L |