2000 Honda Civic vs. 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander
To start off, 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander weights approximately 570 kg more than 2000 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander (226 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (124 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Civic | 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Civic | Outlander |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1394 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4666 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1679 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2670 mm |
