2009 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma 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 108 more horse power than 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma. (101 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1319 kg more than 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma. 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 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma. 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 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma. (215 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Discovery | 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Discovery | Carisma |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4015 cc | 1832 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 209 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 11.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1389 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 60 L |
