2008 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1976 Subaru Leone

To start off, 2008 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Subaru Leone. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Subaru Leone would be higher. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 975 kg more than 1976 Subaru Leone.

Because 2008 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Subaru Leone. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Freelander will offer significantly more control. 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 Freelander (401 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Subaru Leone. (94 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Subaru Leone.

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2008 Land Rover Freelander 1976 Subaru Leone
Make Land Rover Subaru
Model Freelander Leone
Year Released 2008 1976
Body Type SUV Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2179 cc 1359 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 0 HP 60 HP
Torque 401 Nm 94 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 3600 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1770 kg 795 kg
Vehicle Length 4980 mm 4000 mm
Vehicle Height 1750 mm 1350 mm
Wheelbase Size 2670 mm 2450 mm