2008 Chevrolet Cobalt vs. 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt 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 2,393 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt (171 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander. (168 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt should accelerate faster than 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander weights approximately 279 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt.
Because 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, both vehicles can yield 226 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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2008 Chevrolet Cobalt | 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mitsubishi |
Model | Cobalt | Outlander |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2393 cc | 2358 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 226 Nm | 226 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 60 L |