2009 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer would be higher. At 4,015 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (209 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer. (111 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1673 kg more than 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Discovery 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 Discovery (360 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer. (137 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Land Rover Discovery | 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
Make | Land Rover | Mitsubishi |
Model | Discovery | Lancer |
Year Released | 2009 | 1998 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4015 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 209 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1035 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1480 mm |