2009 Land Rover LR2 vs. 1989 Mitsubishi Sapporo

To start off, 2009 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Mitsubishi Sapporo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Mitsubishi Sapporo would be higher. At 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover LR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover LR2 (227 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1989 Mitsubishi Sapporo. (127 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster than 1989 Mitsubishi Sapporo.

Let's talk about torque, 2009 Land Rover LR2 (234 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Mitsubishi Sapporo. (193 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover LR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Mitsubishi Sapporo.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Land Rover LR2 1989 Mitsubishi Sapporo
Make Land Rover Mitsubishi
Model LR2 Sapporo
Year Released 2009 1989
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3192 cc 2351 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 227 HP 127 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 234 Nm 193 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 4000 RPM
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 1700 mm