2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2009 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, 2009 Mitsubishi Colt is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 2,495 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 650 kg more than 2009 Mitsubishi Colt.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Mitsubishi Colt. 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 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mitsubishi Colt. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mitsubishi Colt.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2009 Mitsubishi Colt | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Discovery | Colt |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1500 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 148 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 9:01 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 152 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.3 seconds | 7.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 3640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 47 L |
