2005 Mitsubishi Outlander vs. 2009 Tata Safari
To start off, 2009 Tata Safari is newer by 4 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 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 25 more horse power than 2009 Tata Safari. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander should accelerate faster than 2009 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Tata Safari weights approximately 410 kg more than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Tata Safari (320 Nm) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander. (217 Nm). This means 2009 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander | 2009 Tata Safari | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Tata |
| Model | Outlander | Safari |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2376 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2660 mm |
