2009 Land Rover LR3 vs. 2006 Subaru Outback

To start off, 2009 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Subaru Outback. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Subaru Outback would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover LR3 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2006 Subaru Outback. (250 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 2006 Subaru Outback.

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, 2006 Subaru Outback (339 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover LR3. (316 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Subaru Outback will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover LR3.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Land Rover LR3 2006 Subaru Outback
Make Land Rover Subaru
Model LR3 Outback
Year Released 2009 2006
Body Type SUV Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4394 cc 2458 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V boxer
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 296 HP 250 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 316 Nm 339 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3600 RPM
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Number of Seats 7 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors


 

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