2006 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander
To start off, 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 2,720 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander. (166 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander weights approximately 135 kg more than 2006 Land Rover Discovery.
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 Discovery (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander. (226 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Land Rover Discovery | 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Discovery | Outlander |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2720 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | electric |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4665 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2670 mm |
