2006 Dodge Ram vs. 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander
To start off, both 2006 Dodge Ram and 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,621 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Ram (346 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander. (199 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Ram weights approximately 76 kg more than 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Dodge Ram (509 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander. (303 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Ram | 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander | |
| Make | Dodge | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Ram | Outlander |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5621 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 199 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 509 Nm | 303 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.1:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1674 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6300 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2010 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4080 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 60 L |
