2008 Acura RDX vs. 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander
To start off, 2008 Acura RDX 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 2,378 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Acura RDX (240 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander. (158 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Acura RDX should accelerate faster than 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander weights approximately 165 kg more than 2008 Acura RDX.
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, 2008 Acura RDX (353 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander. (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Acura RDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Acura RDX | 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander | |
| Make | Acura | Mitsubishi |
| Model | RDX | Outlander |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2299 cc | 2378 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |
