2004 BMW 745 vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander
To start off, 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 745. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 745 would be higher. At 4,392 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 745 (310 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander. (163 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 745 weights approximately 475 kg more than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 BMW 745 (451 Nm) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander. (213 Nm). This means 2004 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 745 | 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander | |
| Make | BMW | Mitsubishi |
| Model | 745 | Outlander |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4392 cc | 2376 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 100 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1985 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 59 L |
