2007 Mitsubishi Outlander vs. 2000 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Soarer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Soarer would be higher. At 4,292 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Soarer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Soarer (276 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander. (161 HP @ 5650 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Soarer weights approximately 222 kg more than 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Toyota Soarer. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2000 Toyota Soarer (431 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander. (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Soarer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander | 2000 Toyota Soarer | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
| Model | Outlander | Soarer |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2378 cc | 4292 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 431 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1508 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2630 mm |
