2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

To start off, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer would be higher. At 4,394 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 (297 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1508 kg more than 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer. 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 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer. 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 (315 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer. (120 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has automatic transmission and 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer has manual transmission. 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer
Make Land Rover Mitsubishi
Model Range Rover Sport Lancer
Year Released 2009 2005
Body Type SUV Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4394 cc 1299 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 297 HP 81 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 315 Nm 120 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.8:1 10.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 209 km/hour 166 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 8.9 seconds 13.7 seconds
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2708 kg 1200 kg
Vehicle Length 4800 mm 4490 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1930 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2750 mm 2700 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 15 L/100km 6.5 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 88 L 50 L