2005 Mitsubishi Outlander vs. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (235 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander. (163 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 885 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, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (434 Nm) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander. (213 Nm). This means 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander | 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
| Model | Outlander | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2376 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 213 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 94.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 2395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 16.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 96 L |
