2007 Mitsubishi Outlander vs. 2007 Nissan Hardbody
To start off, both 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander and 2007 Nissan Hardbody were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,275 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Hardbody is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander (220 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Hardbody. (169 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Hardbody.
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 Mitsubishi Outlander (278 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Hardbody. (265 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Hardbody. 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander has automatic transmission and 2007 Nissan Hardbody has manual transmission. 2007 Nissan Hardbody will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander | 2007 Nissan Hardbody | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Nissan |
| Model | Outlander | Hardbody |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 3275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.6 mm | 91.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 83 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2960 mm |
