2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander
To start off, both 2009 Land Rover Defender and 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 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 1168 kg more than 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender 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, 2009 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander. (226 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander.
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2009 Land Rover Defender | 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander | |
Make | Land Rover | Mitsubishi |
Model | Defender | Outlander |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2402 cc | 2360 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 226 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 63 L |