2007 Acura RL vs. 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander
To start off, both 2007 Acura RL and 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Acura RL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Acura RL (290 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander. (220 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Acura RL should accelerate faster than 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander.
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, 2007 Acura RL (347 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander. (278 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Acura RL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Acura RL | 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander | |
Make | Acura | Mitsubishi |
Model | RL | Outlander |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 2966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 290 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 347 Nm | 278 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 87.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 82.8 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2680 mm |