2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 1993 Subaru Vivio
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Subaru Vivio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 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 57 more horse power than 1993 Subaru Vivio. (63 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1993 Subaru Vivio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 2006 kg more than 1993 Subaru Vivio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Subaru Vivio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender 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, 2009 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Subaru Vivio. (90 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Subaru Vivio.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Land Rover Defender | 1993 Subaru Vivio | |
Make | Land Rover | Subaru |
Model | Defender | Vivio |
Year Released | 2009 | 1993 |
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 |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 90 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 702 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2320 mm |