2006 Land Rover Defender vs. 2002 Mitsubishi L 200
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Mitsubishi L 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Mitsubishi L 200 would be higher. At 2,495 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 1950 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2002 Mitsubishi L 200. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 2002 Mitsubishi L 200.
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, 2006 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mitsubishi L 200. (245 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mitsubishi L 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Land Rover Defender | 2002 Mitsubishi L 200 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Defender | L 200 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2477 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 1950 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2970 mm |
