1995 Mitsubishi Space Wagon vs. 2011 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Defender is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Mitsubishi Space Wagon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Mitsubishi Space Wagon would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mitsubishi Space Wagon (131 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2011 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mitsubishi Space Wagon should accelerate faster than 2011 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1413 kg more than 1995 Mitsubishi Space Wagon.
Because 2011 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Mitsubishi Space Wagon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mitsubishi Space Wagon. (176 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mitsubishi Space Wagon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Mitsubishi Space Wagon | 2011 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Land Rover |
| Model | Space Wagon | Defender |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2370 mm |
