2007 Land Rover LR3 vs. 1985 Mitsubishi Space Wagon
To start off, 2007 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Mitsubishi Space Wagon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Mitsubishi Space Wagon would be higher. At 4,393 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover LR3 (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1985 Mitsubishi Space Wagon. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 1985 Mitsubishi Space Wagon.
Because 2007 Land Rover LR3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Mitsubishi Space Wagon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover LR3 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 LR3 (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mitsubishi Space Wagon. (138 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mitsubishi Space Wagon. 2007 Land Rover LR3 has automatic transmission and 1985 Mitsubishi Space Wagon has manual transmission. 1985 Mitsubishi Space Wagon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Land Rover LR3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover LR3 | 1985 Mitsubishi Space Wagon | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mitsubishi |
| Model | LR3 | Space Wagon |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1985 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4393 cc | 1755 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2640 mm |
