2007 Mitsubishi Outlander vs. 2012 Mazda 6
To start off, 2012 Mazda 6 is newer by 5 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mazda 6 (272 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander. (220 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Mazda 6 (364 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander. (277 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander | 2012 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Mazda |
| Model | Outlander | 6 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 272 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 277 Nm | 364 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4755 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1795 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2789 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |
