2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander

To start off, 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 2,998 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander (220 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (121 HP @ 1950 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 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 587 kg more than 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander.

Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander. (277 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander. 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander has automatic transmission and 2007 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2007 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Land Rover Defender 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander
Make Land Rover Mitsubishi
Model Defender Outlander
Year Released 2007 2009
Body Type SUV SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2495 cc 2998 cc
Engine Cylinders 5 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 121 HP 220 HP
Engine RPM 1950 RPM 6250 RPM
Torque 300 Nm 277 Nm
Torque RPM 1950 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 19.5:1 10.0:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2117 kg 1530 kg
Vehicle Length 5070 mm 4650 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 1810 mm
Vehicle Height 2040 mm 1730 mm
Wheelbase Size 3230 mm 2680 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 10.7 L/100km 11.9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 93 L 63 L


 

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