2009 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1990 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Mitsubishi Lancer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Mitsubishi Lancer would be higher. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Freelander (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1990 Mitsubishi Lancer. (70 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1990 Mitsubishi Lancer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1728 kg more than 1990 Mitsubishi Lancer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Land Rover Freelander (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mitsubishi Lancer. (102 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Freelander | 1990 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Freelander | Lancer |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2179 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2390 mm |
