2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer 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 274 more horse power than 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer. (111 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1546 kg more than 1993 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 Range Rover Sport (550 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 413 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer. (137 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Range Rover Sport | Lancer |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2572 kg | 1026 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2510 mm |
