2006 Subaru Impreza vs. 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Subaru Impreza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Subaru Impreza would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 280 more horse power than 2006 Subaru Impreza. (230 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2006 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1005 kg more than 2006 Subaru Impreza. 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, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Impreza. (319 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Impreza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Subaru Impreza | 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | Subaru | Land Rover |
| Model | Impreza | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| 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 | 230 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 624 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1633 kg | 2638 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4783 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1783 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2743 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.9 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 88 L |
