2001 Mitsubishi SUW vs. 2011 Land Rover Defender

To start off, 2011 Land Rover Defender is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Mitsubishi SUW. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Mitsubishi SUW would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 120 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 803 kg more than 2001 Mitsubishi SUW.

Because 2011 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Mitsubishi SUW. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Defender 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 Defender (360 Nm) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mitsubishi SUW. (240 Nm). This means 2011 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mitsubishi SUW. 2001 Mitsubishi SUW has automatic transmission and 2011 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2011 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Mitsubishi SUW will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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