2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander would be higher. At 4,197 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (400 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander. (158 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander.
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 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (570 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Range Rover Sport | Outlander |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4197 cc | 2377 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 104 L | 60 L |
