2005 Mitsubishi Outlander vs. 2012 BMW 123
To start off, 2012 BMW 123 is newer by 7 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, 2012 BMW 123 (202 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander. (163 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 123 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 123 weights approximately 105 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, 2012 BMW 123 (400 Nm) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander. (217 Nm). This means 2012 BMW 123 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander | 2012 BMW 123 | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | BMW |
| Model | Outlander | 123 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2376 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1411 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 4.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 51 L |
