2008 Land Rover Defender vs. 1999 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Defender is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Mitsubishi Galant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Mitsubishi Galant would be higher. At 2,495 cc, 2008 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 907 kg more than 1999 Mitsubishi Galant.
Because 2008 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Mitsubishi Galant. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Land Rover Defender (301 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mitsubishi Galant. (161 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mitsubishi Galant.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Defender | 1999 Mitsubishi Galant | |
Make | Land Rover | Mitsubishi |
Model | Defender | Galant |
Year Released | 2008 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1834 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 114 HP |
Torque | 301 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2117 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2640 mm |