2000 Mitsubishi SSS vs. 2010 Land Rover LR2
To start off, 2010 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mitsubishi SSS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mitsubishi SSS would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Mitsubishi SSS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover LR2 (230 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2000 Mitsubishi SSS. (162 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster than 2000 Mitsubishi SSS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover LR2 weights approximately 25 kg more than 2000 Mitsubishi SSS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Land Rover LR2 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Mitsubishi SSS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover LR2 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, 2010 Land Rover LR2 (317 Nm) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mitsubishi SSS. (270 Nm). This means 2010 Land Rover LR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mitsubishi SSS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mitsubishi SSS | 2010 Land Rover LR2 | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Land Rover |
| Model | SSS | LR2 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 162 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1905 kg | 1930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4498 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1908 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2659 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 70 L |
