2007 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1982 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Mitsubishi Lancer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Mitsubishi Lancer would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Discovery (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 1982 Mitsubishi Lancer. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1982 Mitsubishi Lancer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1834 kg more than 1982 Mitsubishi Lancer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Land Rover Discovery (425 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 335 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Mitsubishi Lancer. (90 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover Discovery | 1982 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Discovery | Lancer |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4394 cc | 1244 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 425 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2704 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2390 mm |
