2009 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander
To start off, 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander (230 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander weights approximately 315 kg more than 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander. (291 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander. 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander has automatic transmission and 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander | |
Make | Toyota | Mitsubishi |
Model | Land Cruiser | Outlander |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2982 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 343 Nm | 291 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1645 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4666 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1801 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 180 L | 63 L |