2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander
To start off, 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander (166 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 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 1173 kg more than 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander.
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. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 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 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander.
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2009 Land Rover Defender | 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander | |
Make | Land Rover | Mitsubishi |
Model | Defender | Outlander |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2402 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | electric |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 166 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 226 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4665 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2670 mm |