2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1995 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Subaru Legacy 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 850 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 Subaru Legacy (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1995 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Discovery | 1995 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Land Rover | Subaru |
| Model | Discovery | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1995 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1994 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 277 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 60 L |
