2005 Mazda Drifter vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander
To start off, both 2005 Mazda Drifter 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 2,499 cc, 2005 Mazda Drifter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander (139 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Drifter. (112 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Drifter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander weights approximately 475 kg more than 2005 Mazda Drifter. 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 Mazda Drifter (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander. (213 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Mazda Drifter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander. 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander has automatic transmission and 2005 Mazda Drifter has manual transmission. 2005 Mazda Drifter 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 Mazda Drifter | 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander | |
| Make | Mazda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Drifter | Outlander |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 2376 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1530 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 60 L |
