2007 Dodge Ram vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander
To start off, 2007 Dodge Ram is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander would be higher. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Ram (235 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander. (158 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Ram weights approximately 873 kg more than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Dodge Ram (407 Nm) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander. (220 Nm). This means 2007 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Ram | 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander | |
| Make | Dodge | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Ram | Outlander |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4700 cc | 2343 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 100 mm |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2343 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5840 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 59 L |
