2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2000 Mitsubishi Montero

To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mitsubishi Montero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mitsubishi Montero would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Mitsubishi Montero is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 589 kg more than 2000 Mitsubishi Montero.

Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Discovery (440 Nm) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mitsubishi Montero. (309 Nm). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mitsubishi Montero. 2000 Mitsubishi Montero has automatic transmission and 2008 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 2008 Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Mitsubishi Montero will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Land Rover Discovery 2000 Mitsubishi Montero
Make Land Rover Mitsubishi
Model Discovery Montero
Year Released 2008 2000
Body Type SUV SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2720 cc 3500 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 0 HP 113 HP
Torque 440 Nm 309 Nm
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2494 kg 1905 kg
Wheelbase Size 2890 mm 2510 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 82 L 90 L


 

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