2009 Land Rover LR2 vs. 2007 Mitsubishi Space Star
To start off, 2009 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mitsubishi Space Star. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mitsubishi Space Star 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 117 more horse power than 2007 Mitsubishi Space Star. (110 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mitsubishi Space Star.
Because 2009 Land Rover LR2 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Mitsubishi Space Star. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR2 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 LR2 (234 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mitsubishi Space Star. (157 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover LR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mitsubishi Space Star.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover LR2 | 2007 Mitsubishi Space Star | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mitsubishi |
| Model | LR2 | Space Star |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3192 cc | 1833 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 234 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 199 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1720 mm |
