2008 Mitsubishi Lancer vs. 2010 Land Rover LR2
To start off, 2010 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer would be higher. At 3,200 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover LR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover LR2 (230 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster than 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover LR2 weights approximately 535 kg more than 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Land Rover LR2 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover LR2 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, 2010 Land Rover LR2 (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer. (176 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover LR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer | 2010 Land Rover LR2 | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Land Rover |
| Model | Lancer | LR2 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 3200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4498 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1908 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2659 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
