1999 Mitsubishi Diamante vs. 2012 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Mitsubishi Diamante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Mitsubishi Diamante would be higher. At 2,970 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Mitsubishi Diamante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mitsubishi Diamante (238 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover Freelander. (158 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mitsubishi Diamante 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 1158 kg more than 1999 Mitsubishi Diamante.
Because 2012 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Mitsubishi Diamante. 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 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mitsubishi Diamante. (310 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mitsubishi Diamante. 1999 Mitsubishi Diamante has automatic transmission and 2012 Land Rover Freelander has manual transmission. 2012 Land Rover Freelander will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Mitsubishi Diamante will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1999 Mitsubishi Diamante | 2012 Land Rover Freelander | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Land Rover |
Model | Diamante | Freelander |
Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2970 cc | 2179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2670 mm |