2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2011 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2011 Subaru Impreza is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 815 kg more than 2011 Subaru Impreza.
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 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Impreza. (230 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Impreza.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2011 Subaru Impreza | |
Make | Land Rover | Subaru |
Model | Discovery | Impreza |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2500 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 170 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4415 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1476 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2619 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 64 L |