2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander 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 1238 kg more than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander. (220 Nm). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Defender | 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Defender | Outlander |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2402 cc | 2343 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 24.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 59 L |
