2005 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 1980 Mitsubishi Jeep
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Mitsubishi Jeep. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Mitsubishi Jeep would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Range Rover (282 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1980 Mitsubishi Jeep. (102 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1980 Mitsubishi Jeep. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 990 kg more than 1980 Mitsubishi Jeep. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Range Rover (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mitsubishi Jeep. (197 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mitsubishi Jeep. 2005 Land Rover Range Rover has automatic transmission and 1980 Mitsubishi Jeep has manual transmission. 1980 Mitsubishi Jeep will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover Range Rover | 1980 Mitsubishi Jeep | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Range Rover | Jeep |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1980 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2384 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2510 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2650 mm |
