2006 Mitsubishi Outlander vs. 2006 Porsche Cayman

To start off, both 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander and 2006 Porsche Cayman were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,686 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche Cayman (242 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander. (161 HP @ 5650 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander weights approximately 230 kg more than 2006 Porsche Cayman.

Because 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Porsche Cayman. 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 Porsche Cayman (273 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche Cayman 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 Porsche Cayman has manual transmission. 2006 Porsche Cayman 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.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Mitsubishi Outlander 2006 Porsche Cayman
Make Mitsubishi Porsche
Model Outlander Cayman
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type SUV Coupe
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 2376 cc 2686 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 161 HP 242 HP
Engine RPM 5650 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 220 Nm 273 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4600 RPM
Top Speed 187 km/hour 258 km/hour
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1530 kg 1300 kg
Vehicle Length 4840 mm 4350 mm
Vehicle Height 1790 mm 1310 mm
Wheelbase Size 2840 mm 2420 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.5 L/100km 9.3 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 L 64 L


 

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