2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 2003 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Mitsubishi Minica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Mitsubishi Minica would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1998 kg more than 2003 Mitsubishi Minica.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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. 2003 Mitsubishi Minica has automatic transmission and 2009 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2009 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Mitsubishi Minica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Land Rover Defender | 2003 Mitsubishi Minica | |
Make | Land Rover | Mitsubishi |
Model | Defender | Minica |
Year Released | 2009 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2402 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 3400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2350 mm |