2007 Mitsubishi Outlander vs. 2008 Toyota Prius
To start off, 2008 Toyota Prius is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander would be higher. At 2,998 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander (220 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Prius. (76 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Prius.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander (277 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Prius. (111 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Prius.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander | 2008 Toyota Prius | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
| Model | Outlander | Prius |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2998 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 277 Nm | 111 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 84.7 mm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 5.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 45 L |
