2005 Mitsubishi Outlander vs. 2005 Skoda Fabia
To start off, both 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander and 2005 Skoda Fabia 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 @ 5000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2005 Skoda Fabia. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander should accelerate faster than 2005 Skoda Fabia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander weights approximately 290 kg more than 2005 Skoda Fabia. 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 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Skoda Fabia. (195 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Skoda Fabia. 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander has automatic transmission and 2005 Skoda Fabia has manual transmission. 2005 Skoda Fabia 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 Mitsubishi Outlander | 2005 Skoda Fabia | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Skoda |
| Model | Outlander | Fabia |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2376 cc | 1420 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 213 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1240 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 L |
