2005 Acura RL vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander
To start off, both 2005 Acura RL 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Acura RL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Acura RL (296 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander. (160 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Acura RL should accelerate faster than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Acura RL weights approximately 157 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 RL (353 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander. (214 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Acura RL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Acura RL | 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander | |
Make | Acura | Mitsubishi |
Model | RL | Outlander |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 2378 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 214 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1807 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |