2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Defender (120 HP) has 53 more horse power than 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1813 kg more than 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer. (105 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Defender | 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Defender | Lancer |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2402 cc | 1439 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2350 mm |
