2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2000 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Subaru Forester 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 688 kg more than 2000 Subaru Forester.
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 Discovery (300 Nm) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Subaru Forester. (186 Nm). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2000 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Land Rover | Subaru |
Model | Discovery | Forester |
Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1994 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 186 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
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 | 1512 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2680 mm |