2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 1991 Subaru XT
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Subaru XT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Subaru XT would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Subaru XT (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Subaru XT should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1548 kg more than 1991 Subaru XT.
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, 2009 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Subaru XT. (197 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Subaru XT.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Defender | 1991 Subaru XT | |
| Make | Land Rover | Subaru |
| Model | Defender | XT |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1991 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2402 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 67 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |
