2008 Mitsubishi Outlander vs. 2008 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, both 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander and 2008 Porsche Cayenne were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Porsche Cayenne (405 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 267 more horse power than 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 495 kg more than 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Porsche Cayenne (678 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 368 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander. (310 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander | 2008 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Porsche |
| Model | Outlander | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 405 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 12.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 253 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.8 seconds | 6.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 2225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 11.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 100 L |
