2004 Mitsubishi Outlander vs. 2006 Nissan Quest
To start off, 2006 Nissan Quest is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander would be higher. At 3,507 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Quest (240 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander. (158 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Quest weights approximately 846 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, 2006 Nissan Quest (328 Nm) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander. (220 Nm). This means 2006 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander | 2006 Nissan Quest | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Nissan |
| Model | Outlander | Quest |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2374 cc | 3507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 96.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 2316 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3160 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 76 L |
