2005 Audi A6 vs. 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander
To start off, 2005 Audi A6 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander would be higher. At 3,189 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi A6 (218 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander. (138 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander.
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 Audi A6 (400 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander. (214 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi A6 | 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander | |
| Make | Audi | Mitsubishi |
| Model | A6 | Outlander |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3189 cc | 2350 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 218 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 214 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 86.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2640 mm |
