2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2013 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2013 Subaru Impreza is newer by 5 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 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 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 855 kg more than 2013 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 (341 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Subaru Impreza. (197 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Subaru Impreza.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2013 Subaru Impreza | |
Make | Land Rover | Subaru |
Model | Discovery | Impreza |
Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3950 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 146 HP |
Torque | 341 Nm | 197 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Single Speed |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2175 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4415 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1465 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2645 mm |