1995 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2007 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 2007 Mitsubishi Galant is newer by 12 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 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2007 Mitsubishi Galant. (160 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2007 Mitsubishi Galant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 570 kg more than 2007 Mitsubishi Galant. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Mitsubishi Galant. 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, 1995 Land Rover Discovery (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mitsubishi Galant. (213 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mitsubishi Galant. 2007 Mitsubishi Galant 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. 2007 Mitsubishi Galant will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Land Rover Discovery | 2007 Mitsubishi Galant | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Discovery | Galant |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3946 cc | 2378 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | 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 | 2090 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2760 mm |
