2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2003 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery 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 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 800 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 Discovery (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Subaru Legacy. (226 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2003 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Land Rover | Subaru |
Model | Discovery | Legacy |
Year Released | 2008 | 2003 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2457 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 162 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 226 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 152 km/hour | 201 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 | 2200 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 64 L |