2007 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 1998 Mitsubishi SST
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Mitsubishi SST. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Mitsubishi SST would be higher. At 4,393 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover (305 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1998 Mitsubishi SST. (210 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1998 Mitsubishi SST. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 847 kg more than 1998 Mitsubishi SST. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Mitsubishi SST. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover 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 Range Rover (441 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Mitsubishi SST. (296 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Mitsubishi SST.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover Range Rover | 1998 Mitsubishi SST | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Range Rover | SST |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4393 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2117 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2200 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2570 mm |
