2008 Mitsubishi Outlander vs. 2008 Nissan 350Z
To start off, both 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander and 2008 Nissan 350Z were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan 350Z (306 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander weights approximately 618 kg more than 2008 Nissan 350Z.
Because 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Nissan 350Z. 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, 2008 Nissan 350Z (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander. (310 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander | 2008 Nissan 350Z | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Nissan |
| Model | Outlander | 350Z |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1112 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 76 L |
