1994 Land Rover Defender vs. 1990 Mitsubishi Debonair

To start off, 1994 Land Rover Defender is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Mitsubishi Debonair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Mitsubishi Debonair would be higher. At 2,501 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Land Rover Defender (182 HP) has 63 more horse power than 1990 Mitsubishi Debonair. (119 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1990 Mitsubishi Debonair.

Because 1994 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Mitsubishi Debonair. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Land Rover Defender 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, 1994 Land Rover Defender (312 Nm) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mitsubishi Debonair. (171 Nm). This means 1994 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mitsubishi Debonair. 1990 Mitsubishi Debonair has automatic transmission and 1994 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 1994 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Mitsubishi Debonair will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1994 Land Rover Defender 1990 Mitsubishi Debonair
Make Land Rover Mitsubishi
Model Defender Debonair
Year Released 1994 1990
Body Type SUV Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2501 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 182 HP 119 HP
Torque 312 Nm 171 Nm
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 4000 mm 4700 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 2040 mm 1450 mm


 

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