2004 Mazda MPV vs. 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander
To start off, both 2004 Mazda MPV and 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mazda MPV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mazda MPV (200 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander. (162 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mazda MPV should accelerate faster than 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mazda MPV weights approximately 251 kg more than 2004 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 Mazda MPV (260 Nm) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander. (215 Nm). This means 2004 Mazda MPV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mazda MPV | 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander | |
| Make | Mazda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | MPV | Outlander |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 2343 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 100 mm |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1721 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 59 L |
