2006 Land Rover Defender vs. 2003 Mitsubishi Magna
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Mitsubishi Magna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Mitsubishi Magna would be higher. At 2,971 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Mitsubishi Magna is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 627 kg more than 2003 Mitsubishi Magna.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Mitsubishi Magna. 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, 2006 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mitsubishi Magna. (255 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mitsubishi Magna.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Land Rover Defender | 2003 Mitsubishi Magna | |
Make | Land Rover | Mitsubishi |
Model | Defender | Magna |
Year Released | 2006 | 2003 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2971 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 187 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2082 kg | 1455 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2730 mm |