2005 Acura MDX vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander
To start off, both 2005 Acura MDX and 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Acura MDX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Acura MDX (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander. (199 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Acura MDX weights approximately 376 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.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2005 Acura MDX (343 Nm) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander. (303 Nm). This means 2005 Acura MDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Acura MDX | 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander | |
| Make | Acura | Mitsubishi |
| Model | MDX | Outlander |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 199 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 303 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2046 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 60 L |
