2008 Mitsubishi Outlander vs. 2008 Pontiac G8
To start off, both 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander and 2008 Pontiac G8 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Pontiac G8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Pontiac G8 (361 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander. (220 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Pontiac G8 should accelerate faster than 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander weights approximately 188 kg more than 2008 Pontiac G8.
Because 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Pontiac G8. 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 Pontiac G8 (522 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander. (277 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Pontiac G8 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 Pontiac G8 | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Pontiac |
Model | Outlander | G8 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2998 cc | 5999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 361 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 277 Nm | 522 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1352 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 72 L |