2006 Mitsubishi Outlander vs. 2006 Panoz Esperante
To start off, both 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander and 2006 Panoz Esperante were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Panoz Esperante (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 262 more horse power than 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander. (158 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander weights approximately 128 kg more than 2006 Panoz Esperante.
Because 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Panoz Esperante. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander will offer significantly more control. 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 Panoz Esperante (570 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander. 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander has automatic transmission and 2006 Panoz Esperante has manual transmission. 2006 Panoz Esperante will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Mitsubishi Outlander | 2006 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Panoz |
Model | Outlander | Esperante |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2377 cc | 4589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 420 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 570 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1487 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 59 L |