2008 Mitsubishi Outlander vs. 2008 Opel Vectra
To start off, both 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander and 2008 Opel Vectra were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,175 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Opel Vectra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Opel Vectra (208 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander. (168 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Opel Vectra should accelerate faster than 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander weights approximately 16 kg more than 2008 Opel Vectra.
Because 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Opel Vectra. 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 Vectra (300 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander. (226 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2008 Opel Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander | 2008 Opel Vectra | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Opel |
| Model | Outlander | Vectra |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2358 cc | 3175 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1524 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 61 L |
