1995 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1998 Mitsubishi Diamante
To start off, 1998 Mitsubishi Diamante is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 2,972 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Mitsubishi Diamante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mitsubishi Diamante (238 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1995 Land Rover Discovery. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mitsubishi Diamante should accelerate faster than 1995 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 413 kg more than 1998 Mitsubishi Diamante.
Because 1995 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Mitsubishi Diamante. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Land Rover Discovery 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, 1998 Mitsubishi Diamante (310 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Land Rover Discovery. (255 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1998 Mitsubishi Diamante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Land Rover Discovery. 1998 Mitsubishi Diamante has automatic transmission and 1995 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 1995 Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Mitsubishi Diamante will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Land Rover Discovery | 1998 Mitsubishi Diamante | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Discovery | Diamante |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1998 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1963 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2730 mm |
