2009 Land Rover LR2 vs. 1988 Subaru XT
To start off, 2009 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Subaru XT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Subaru XT would be higher. At 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover LR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover LR2 (227 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1988 Subaru XT. (134 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster than 1988 Subaru XT.
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 LR2 (234 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Subaru XT. (196 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover LR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Subaru XT.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover LR2 | 1988 Subaru XT | |
| Make | Land Rover | Subaru |
| Model | LR2 | XT |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1988 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3192 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 234 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 67 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1700 mm |
