2009 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 1990 Mitsubishi Verada
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Mitsubishi Verada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Mitsubishi Verada would be higher. At 3,630 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover (268 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1990 Mitsubishi Verada. (161 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1990 Mitsubishi Verada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1199 kg more than 1990 Mitsubishi Verada. 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 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Mitsubishi Verada. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover 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 (641 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 406 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mitsubishi Verada. (235 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mitsubishi Verada.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Range Rover | 1990 Mitsubishi Verada | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Range Rover | Verada |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3630 cc | 2972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 641 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2717 kg | 1518 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2730 mm |
