2006 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2002 Mitsubishi Dingo
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Mitsubishi Dingo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Mitsubishi Dingo would be higher. At 2,720 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 230 kg more than 2002 Mitsubishi Dingo.
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. 2002 Mitsubishi Dingo has automatic transmission and 2006 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 2006 Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Mitsubishi Dingo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Land Rover Discovery | 2002 Mitsubishi Dingo | |
Make | Land Rover | Mitsubishi |
Model | Discovery | Dingo |
Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2720 cc | 1300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2450 mm |