2005 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2012 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2012 Subaru Impreza is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Land Rover Freelander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Land Rover Freelander would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Impreza (305 HP) has 131 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. (174 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover Freelander.
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 Subaru Impreza (393 Nm) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. (240 Nm). This means 2012 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover Freelander | 2012 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Land Rover | Subaru |
| Model | Freelander | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2489 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 174 HP | 305 HP |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2624 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 64 L |
