2009 Infiniti EX vs. 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander

To start off, both 2009 Infiniti EX and 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,696 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Infiniti EX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Infiniti EX (317 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander. (220 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Infiniti EX should accelerate faster than 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Infiniti EX weights approximately 179 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Infiniti EX (360 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander. (277 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Infiniti EX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Infiniti EX 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander
Make Infiniti Mitsubishi
Model EX Outlander
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type SUV SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3696 cc 2998 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 317 HP 220 HP
Engine RPM 7000 RPM 6250 RPM
Torque 360 Nm 277 Nm
Torque RPM 5200 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 9.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1719 kg 1540 kg
Vehicle Length 4640 mm 4650 mm
Vehicle Width 1810 mm 1810 mm
Vehicle Height 1600 mm 1730 mm
Wheelbase Size 2810 mm 2680 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.2 L/100km 12.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 82 L 60 L


 

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