2008 Honda Pilot vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander
To start off, 2008 Honda Pilot is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Pilot (244 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Pilot weights approximately 400 kg more than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Honda Pilot (325 Nm) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander. (220 Nm). This means 2008 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Pilot | 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Pilot | Outlander |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 2374 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 59 L |
