2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander would be higher. At 2,496 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander (163 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 776 kg more than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander. (217 Nm). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover Defender | 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Defender | Outlander |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 2376 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2286 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 59 L |
