2005 Land Rover Defender vs. 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 2,498 cc, 2005 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 438 kg more than 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer.
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 Mitsubishi Lancer (343 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Land Rover Defender | 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
Make | Land Rover | Mitsubishi |
Model | Defender | Lancer |
Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 2000 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 237 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2058 kg | 1620 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2634 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 55 L |