2008 Acura RDX vs. 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander
To start off, both 2008 Acura RDX and 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,359 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Acura RDX (240 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Acura RDX should accelerate faster than 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander weights approximately 105 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 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander. (232 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2008 Acura RDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Acura RDX | 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander | |
Make | Acura | Mitsubishi |
Model | RDX | Outlander |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2299 cc | 2359 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 232 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4100 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 | 1555 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |