2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 1995 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Subaru Impreza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Subaru Impreza 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 31 more horse power than 1995 Subaru Impreza. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1995 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1703 kg more than 1995 Subaru Impreza. 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 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Subaru Impreza. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Subaru Impreza.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Land Rover Defender | 1995 Subaru Impreza | |
Make | Land Rover | Subaru |
Model | Defender | Impreza |
Year Released | 2009 | 1995 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2402 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 91.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 60 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1005 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2530 mm |