2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2000 Mitsubishi Verada

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 Verada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mitsubishi Verada would be higher. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Mitsubishi Verada is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 690 kg more than 2000 Mitsubishi Verada.

Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Mitsubishi Verada. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Discovery 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, both vehicles can yield 300 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 2000 Mitsubishi Verada 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 Verada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Land Rover Discovery 2000 Mitsubishi Verada
Make Land Rover Mitsubishi
Model Discovery Verada
Year Released 2008 2000
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2495 cc 3496 cc
Horse Power 0 HP 197 HP
Torque 300 Nm 300 Nm
Torque RPM 1950 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Vehicle Weight 2200 kg 1510 kg
Vehicle Length 4980 mm 4940 mm
Vehicle Height 1910 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2550 mm 2730 mm


 

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