2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 1992 Subaru Leone
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Subaru Leone. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Subaru Leone would be higher. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1992 Subaru Leone. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1992 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1075 kg more than 1992 Subaru Leone. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Subaru Leone. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Subaru Leone. (98 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Subaru Leone.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover Defender | 1992 Subaru Leone | |
| Make | Land Rover | Subaru |
| Model | Defender | Leone |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2470 mm |
