1971 Land Rover Serie II vs. 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Land Rover Serie II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Land Rover Serie II would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Land Rover Serie II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer (111 HP) has 44 more horse power than 1971 Land Rover Serie II. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer should accelerate faster than 1971 Land Rover Serie II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Land Rover Serie II weights approximately 465 kg more than 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Because 1971 Land Rover Serie II is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 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, 1971 Land Rover Serie II (158 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer. (137 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1971 Land Rover Serie II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Land Rover Serie II | 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Serie II | Lancer |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1998 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 111 HP |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1480 mm |
