1998 Mitsubishi SST vs. 2012 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Mitsubishi SST. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Mitsubishi SST would be higher. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mitsubishi SST (210 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover Freelander. (158 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mitsubishi SST should accelerate faster than 2012 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1438 kg more than 1998 Mitsubishi SST.
Because 2012 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Mitsubishi SST. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Land Rover Freelander (401 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Mitsubishi SST. (296 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Mitsubishi SST.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Mitsubishi SST | 2012 Land Rover Freelander | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Land Rover |
Model | SST | Freelander |
Year Released | 1998 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 296 Nm | 401 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2670 mm |