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 3 more horse power than 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer. (160 HP @ 4000 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 220 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 Lancer (218 Nm) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander. (213 Nm). This means 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander | 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Outlander | Lancer |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2376 cc | 2374 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 213 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 50 L |
