2012 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 2011 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Subaru Impreza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Subaru Impreza would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2011 Subaru Impreza. (395 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2011 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1167 kg more than 2011 Subaru Impreza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Impreza. (515 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Impreza. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover has automatic transmission and 2011 Subaru Impreza has manual transmission. 2011 Subaru Impreza will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Land Rover Range Rover | 2011 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Land Rover | Subaru |
| Model | Range Rover | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 624 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2672 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4973 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2035 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1877 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2891 mm | 2619 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 104 L | 64 L |
