2001 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1999 Mitsubishi Diamante
To start off, 2001 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 2 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 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mitsubishi Diamante (238 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2001 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mitsubishi Diamante should accelerate faster than 2001 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 470 kg more than 1999 Mitsubishi Diamante.
Because 2001 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2001 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2001 Land Rover Discovery (341 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mitsubishi Diamante. (310 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mitsubishi Diamante.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Land Rover Discovery | 1999 Mitsubishi Diamante | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Discovery | Diamante |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1999 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 2970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 341 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2730 mm |
