2007 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1989 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Subaru Legacy 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 53 more horse power than 1989 Subaru Legacy. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1989 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1398 kg more than 1989 Subaru Legacy. 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, 2007 Land Rover Discovery (441 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Subaru Legacy. (189 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover Discovery | 1989 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Land Rover | Subaru |
| Model | Discovery | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1989 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2720 cc | 2211 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 189 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 96.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 64 L |
