2002 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander
To start off, 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander. (139 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 490 kg more than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 Land Rover Discovery (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander. (213 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2002 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Land Rover Discovery | 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Discovery | Outlander |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 2376 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1530 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2840 mm |
