1999 Mitsubishi Magna vs. 2011 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Mitsubishi Magna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Mitsubishi Magna would be higher. At 2,351 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Mitsubishi Magna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover Freelander (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1999 Mitsubishi Magna. (141 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1999 Mitsubishi Magna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1338 kg more than 1999 Mitsubishi Magna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Mitsubishi Magna. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Land Rover Freelander (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mitsubishi Magna. (205 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mitsubishi Magna.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mitsubishi Magna | 2011 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Land Rover |
| Model | Magna | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2351 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2670 mm |
