1992 Mitsubishi Verada vs. 2011 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Mitsubishi Verada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Mitsubishi Verada would be higher. At 2,972 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Mitsubishi Verada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Mitsubishi Verada (162 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2011 Land Rover Freelander. (158 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Mitsubishi Verada should accelerate faster than 2011 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 561 kg more than 1992 Mitsubishi Verada.
Because 2011 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Mitsubishi Verada. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Freelander 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, 2011 Land Rover Freelander (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Mitsubishi Verada. (235 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Mitsubishi Verada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Mitsubishi Verada | 2011 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Land Rover |
| Model | Verada | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2972 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 162 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 2076 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2670 mm |
