2008 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander (220 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (177 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander (277 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (155 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Civic | 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Civic | Outlander |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1667 cc | 2996 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 277 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.4 mm | 76 mm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 63 L |
