2005 Honda Jazz vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander
To start off, both 2005 Honda Jazz 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 Mitsubishi Outlander (139 HP) has 63 more horse power than 2005 Honda Jazz. (76 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander weights approximately 546 kg more than 2005 Honda Jazz. 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 Mitsubishi Outlander (213 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Jazz. (110 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Jazz. 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander has automatic transmission and 2005 Honda Jazz has manual transmission. 2005 Honda Jazz will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Jazz | 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Jazz | Outlander |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1243 cc | 2376 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 139 HP |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1530 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 60 L |
