2008 Land Rover Defender vs. 2003 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Defender is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 2,495 cc, 2008 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 538 kg more than 2003 Subaru Legacy.
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, 2008 Land Rover Defender (301 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Subaru Legacy. (187 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Subaru Legacy. 2003 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 2008 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2008 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Subaru Legacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Defender | 2003 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Land Rover | Subaru |
Model | Defender | Legacy |
Year Released | 2008 | 2003 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1994 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 137 HP |
Torque | 301 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1332 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 64 L |