2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 1996 Mitsubishi Delica Space Gear
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Mitsubishi Delica Space Gear. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Mitsubishi Delica Space Gear would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mitsubishi Delica Space Gear (130 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mitsubishi Delica Space Gear should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1048 kg more than 1996 Mitsubishi Delica Space Gear.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mitsubishi Delica Space Gear. (193 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mitsubishi Delica Space Gear.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Defender | 1996 Mitsubishi Delica Space Gear | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Defender | Delica Space Gear |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1996 |
| Engine Size | 2402 cc | 2351 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 193 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2810 mm |
