2008 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1995 Mitsubishi Diamante
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Mitsubishi Diamante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Mitsubishi Diamante would be higher. At 3,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Mitsubishi Diamante is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 220 kg more than 1995 Mitsubishi Diamante.
Because 2008 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Mitsubishi Diamante. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Freelander 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 Freelander (401 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mitsubishi Diamante. (306 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mitsubishi Diamante. 1995 Mitsubishi Diamante has automatic transmission and 2008 Land Rover Freelander has manual transmission. 2008 Land Rover Freelander will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Mitsubishi Diamante will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Freelander | 1995 Mitsubishi Diamante | |
Make | Land Rover | Mitsubishi |
Model | Freelander | Diamante |
Year Released | 2008 | 1995 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2179 cc | 3495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 205 HP |
Torque | 401 Nm | 306 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2730 mm |