2005 Acura RSX vs. 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander
To start off, 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Acura RSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Acura RSX would be higher. At 2,998 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander (220 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2005 Acura RSX. (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander should accelerate faster than 2005 Acura RSX.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander (277 Nm) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Acura RSX. (194 Nm). This means 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Acura RSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Acura RSX | 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander | |
| Make | Acura | Mitsubishi |
| Model | RSX | Outlander |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 194 Nm | 277 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 76 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 63 L |
