2005 Mitsubishi Outlander vs. 2013 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2013 Honda CR-V is newer by 8 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, 2013 Honda CR-V (182 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander. (163 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda CR-V weights approximately 16 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, 2013 Honda CR-V (221 Nm) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander. (217 Nm). This means 2013 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander | 2013 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Honda |
| Model | Outlander | CR-V |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2376 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0 : 1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1526 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1644 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 58 L |
