2008 Jeep Wrangler vs. 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander
To start off, both 2008 Jeep Wrangler 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 3,776 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Wrangler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jeep Wrangler (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Wrangler should accelerate faster than 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Wrangler weights approximately 248 kg more than 2008 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 Jeep Wrangler (325 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander. (310 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Wrangler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Jeep Wrangler | 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander | |
| Make | Jeep | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Wrangler | Outlander |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3776 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.2 seconds | 10.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1978 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.5 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
