2005 Land Rover Defender vs. 1994 Mitsubishi Verada
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Mitsubishi Verada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Mitsubishi Verada would be higher. At 2,972 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Mitsubishi Verada is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 543 kg more than 1994 Mitsubishi Verada.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Mitsubishi Verada. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Mitsubishi Verada. (235 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Mitsubishi Verada. 1994 Mitsubishi Verada has automatic transmission and 2005 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2005 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Mitsubishi Verada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Land Rover Defender | 1994 Mitsubishi Verada | |
Make | Land Rover | Mitsubishi |
Model | Defender | Verada |
Year Released | 2005 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 2972 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 161 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2058 kg | 1515 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2730 mm |