2007 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2009 Mitsubishi Raider
To start off, 2009 Mitsubishi Raider is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mitsubishi Raider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mitsubishi Raider (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Discovery. (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mitsubishi Raider should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 828 kg more than 2009 Mitsubishi Raider.
Because 2007 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Mitsubishi Raider. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Discovery 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 Discovery (441 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mitsubishi Raider. (319 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mitsubishi Raider. 2009 Mitsubishi Raider has automatic transmission and 2007 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 2007 Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mitsubishi Raider will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Land Rover Discovery | 2009 Mitsubishi Raider | |
Make | Land Rover | Mitsubishi |
Model | Discovery | Raider |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2720 cc | 3701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 441 Nm | 319 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3340 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 83 L |