2006 Mitsubishi Outlander vs. 2006 Subaru Outback
To start off, both 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander and 2006 Subaru Outback were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Subaru Outback is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Subaru Outback (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander. (160 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Outback should accelerate faster than 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander weights approximately 279 kg more than 2006 Subaru Outback.
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 Subaru Outback (229 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Subaru Outback will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mitsubishi Outlander | 2006 Subaru Outback | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Subaru |
Model | Outlander | Outback |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2375 cc | 2499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 229 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1506 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 64 L |