2005 Mitsubishi Outlander vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, both 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander and 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer 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 (163 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander should accelerate faster than 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander weights approximately 364 kg more than 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer. 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 (217 Nm) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer. (177 Nm). This means 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander | 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Outlander | Lancer |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2376 cc | 1834 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1146 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 50 L |
