2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 1998 Mitsubishi Magna
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Mitsubishi Magna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Mitsubishi Magna would be higher. At 4,197 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (400 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 259 more horse power than 1998 Mitsubishi Magna. (141 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1998 Mitsubishi Magna.
Because 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Mitsubishi Magna. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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 Range Rover Sport (570 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 364 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Mitsubishi Magna. (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Mitsubishi Magna. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has automatic transmission and 1998 Mitsubishi Magna has manual transmission. 1998 Mitsubishi Magna will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 1998 Mitsubishi Magna | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Range Rover Sport | Magna |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4197 cc | 2351 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2730 mm |
