2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 1990 Mitsubishi Debonair
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Mitsubishi Debonair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Mitsubishi Debonair would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (385 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 266 more horse power than 1990 Mitsubishi Debonair. (119 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1990 Mitsubishi Debonair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1172 kg more than 1990 Mitsubishi Debonair. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Mitsubishi Debonair. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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 Range Rover Sport (550 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 379 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mitsubishi Debonair. (171 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mitsubishi Debonair. 1990 Mitsubishi Debonair has automatic transmission and 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has manual transmission. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Mitsubishi Debonair will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 1990 Mitsubishi Debonair | |
Make | Land Rover | Mitsubishi |
Model | Range Rover Sport | Debonair |
Year Released | 2009 | 1990 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 385 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 550 Nm | 171 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2572 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1450 mm |