2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1979 Subaru Rex

To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Subaru Rex. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Subaru Rex would be higher. At 2,495 cc, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1665 kg more than 1979 Subaru Rex.

Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Subaru Rex. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Land Rover Discovery (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Subaru Rex. (42 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Subaru Rex. 2008 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 1979 Subaru Rex has manual transmission. 1979 Subaru Rex will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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