2004 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander
To start off, both 2004 Land Rover Discovery and 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Land Rover Discovery (217 HP) has 59 more horse power than 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander. (158 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 630 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Land Rover Discovery (407 Nm) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander. (220 Nm). This means 2004 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Land Rover Discovery | 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Discovery | Outlander |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4556 cc | 2374 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 158 HP |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 14.9 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 59 L |
