2008 Land Rover Defender vs. 2011 Mitsubishi Endeavor
To start off, 2011 Mitsubishi Endeavor is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Mitsubishi Endeavor is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 70 kg more than 2011 Mitsubishi Endeavor.
Because 2008 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Mitsubishi Endeavor. 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, 2011 Mitsubishi Endeavor (345 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Defender. (301 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2011 Mitsubishi Endeavor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Defender. 2011 Mitsubishi Endeavor has automatic transmission and 2008 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2008 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Mitsubishi Endeavor will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Defender | 2011 Mitsubishi Endeavor | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Defender | Endeavor |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 3800 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 225 HP |
| Torque | 301 Nm | 345 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1800 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 81 L |
