1970 Land Rover Serie II vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma
To start off, 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Land Rover Serie II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Land Rover Serie II would be higher. At 2,284 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Land Rover Serie II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma (101 HP) has 34 more horse power than 1970 Land Rover Serie II. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma should accelerate faster than 1970 Land Rover Serie II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Land Rover Serie II weights approximately 213 kg more than 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma.
Because 1970 Land Rover Serie II is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Land Rover Serie II will offer significantly more control. 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, 1970 Land Rover Serie II (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma. (141 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1970 Land Rover Serie II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Land Rover Serie II | 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Serie II | Carisma |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2284 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 101 HP |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1287 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2630 mm |
