2007 Mitsubishi Outlander vs. 2007 Nissan Maxima
To start off, both 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander and 2007 Nissan Maxima were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,507 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Maxima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Maxima (255 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander. (161 HP @ 5650 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Maxima should accelerate faster than 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Maxima weights approximately 47 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 2007 Nissan Maxima. 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, 2007 Nissan Maxima (342 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander. (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Maxima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander | 2007 Nissan Maxima | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Nissan |
| Model | Outlander | Maxima |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2378 cc | 3507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 342 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.5 mm | 96.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1508 kg | 1555 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.9 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 76 L |
