2005 Mitsubishi Outlander vs. 2012 Mazda 6
To start off, 2012 Mazda 6 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, 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander (163 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2012 Mazda 6. (127 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander should accelerate faster than 2012 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mazda 6 weights approximately 40 kg more than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Mazda 6 (340 Nm) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander. (213 Nm). This means 2012 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander | 2012 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Mazda |
| Model | Outlander | 6 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2376 cc | 2183 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 213 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4755 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1795 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2789 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 70 L |
