2005 Audi A4 vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander
To start off, both 2005 Audi A4 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 2,376 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi A4 (174 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander. (163 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi A4 weights approximately 85 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Audi A4 (230 Nm) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander. (217 Nm). This means 2005 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi A4 | 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander | |
| Make | Audi | Mitsubishi |
| Model | A4 | Outlander |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1785 cc | 2376 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 174 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 59 L |
