2007 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1988 Subaru Leone
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Subaru Leone. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Subaru Leone would be higher. At 2,720 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Discovery (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1988 Subaru Leone. (72 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1988 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1678 kg more than 1988 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 Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Subaru Leone. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Discovery 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 Discovery (441 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Subaru Leone. (124 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Subaru Leone.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Land Rover Discovery | 1988 Subaru Leone | |
Make | Land Rover | Subaru |
Model | Discovery | Leone |
Year Released | 2007 | 1988 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2720 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 441 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2470 mm |