2008 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1989 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 3,192 cc (6 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 470 kg more than 1989 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 Freelander (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Subaru Legacy. (188 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Subaru Legacy. 2008 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 1989 Subaru Legacy has manual transmission. 1989 Subaru Legacy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Land Rover Freelander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Freelander | 1989 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Land Rover | Subaru |
| Model | Freelander | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1989 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3192 cc | 2212 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 134 HP |
| Torque | 317 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 96.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |
