2007 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2003 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Subaru Outback. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Subaru Outback would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Discovery (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2003 Subaru Outback. (165 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2003 Subaru Outback. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1259 kg more than 2003 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, 2007 Land Rover Discovery (425 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Subaru Outback. (225 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Subaru Outback.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover Discovery | 2003 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | Land Rover | Subaru |
| Model | Discovery | Outback |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2003 |
| 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 | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 425 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 191 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2704 kg | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.2 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 64 L |
