2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2002 Mitsubishi Magna
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Mitsubishi Magna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Mitsubishi Magna would be higher. At 2,494 cc, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 830 kg more than 2002 Mitsubishi Magna.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Mitsubishi Magna. 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, 2008 Land Rover Discovery (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mitsubishi Magna. (205 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mitsubishi Magna. 2002 Mitsubishi Magna 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. 2002 Mitsubishi Magna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2002 Mitsubishi Magna | |
Make | Land Rover | Mitsubishi |
Model | Discovery | Magna |
Year Released | 2008 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2351 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 142 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 86.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 100 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 74 L |