2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2006 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 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 810 kg more than 2006 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 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Legacy. (187 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2006 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Land Rover | Subaru |
Model | Discovery | Legacy |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1992 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 163 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 152 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.3 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1390 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 | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 64 L |