2006 Land Rover Defender vs. 1997 Mitsubishi Verada
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Mitsubishi Verada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Mitsubishi Verada would be higher. At 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Mitsubishi Verada is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 572 kg more than 1997 Mitsubishi Verada.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Mitsubishi Verada. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, both vehicles can yield 300 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 1997 Mitsubishi Verada has automatic transmission and 2006 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2006 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Mitsubishi Verada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Land Rover Defender | 1997 Mitsubishi Verada | |
Make | Land Rover | Mitsubishi |
Model | Defender | Verada |
Year Released | 2006 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 3497 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 197 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2082 kg | 1510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2730 mm |