2008 Mitsubishi Outlander vs. 2008 Opel Astra
To start off, both 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander and 2008 Opel Astra were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander and 2008 Opel Astra are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Opel Astra (237 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Opel Astra should accelerate faster than 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander weights approximately 337 kg more than 2008 Opel Astra.
Because 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Opel Astra. 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 Opel Astra (320 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander. (310 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Opel Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander.
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2008 Mitsubishi Outlander | 2008 Opel Astra | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Opel |
Model | Outlander | Astra |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 244 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.8 seconds | 6.4 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1393 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 52 L |