2005 Mitsubishi Outlander vs. 1998 Nissan President
To start off, 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Nissan President would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander. (139 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan President weights approximately 360 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, 1998 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander. (213 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander | 1998 Nissan President | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Nissan |
| Model | Outlander | President |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1998 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2376 cc | 4494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 213 Nm | 394 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1890 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3040 mm |
