2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 1992 Subaru Vivio
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Subaru Vivio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Subaru Vivio would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1992 Subaru Vivio. (42 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1992 Subaru Vivio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1978 kg more than 1992 Subaru Vivio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 307 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Subaru Vivio. (53 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Subaru Vivio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Defender | 1992 Subaru Vivio | |
| Make | Land Rover | Subaru |
| Model | Defender | Vivio |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1992 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2402 cc | 658 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 42 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 32 L |
