2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 2000 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Subaru Impreza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 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, 2000 Subaru Impreza (280 HP) has 160 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Subaru Impreza 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 958 kg more than 2000 Subaru Impreza.
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) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Subaru Impreza. (353 Nm). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Subaru Impreza.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Land Rover Defender | 2000 Subaru Impreza | |
Make | Land Rover | Subaru |
Model | Defender | Impreza |
Year Released | 2009 | 2000 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2402 cc | 1992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 280 HP |
Torque | 360 Nm | 353 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 91.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 74.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2520 mm |