2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 2005 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Subaru Forester would be higher. At 2,458 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Subaru Forester (166 HP) has 46 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Forester 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 1300 kg more than 2005 Subaru Forester.
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 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Forester. (225 Nm). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Defender | 2005 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Land Rover | Subaru |
| Model | Defender | Forester |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2402 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 166 HP |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1408 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 24.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |
