2010 Mitsubishi Outlander ES vs. 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander GT
To start off, both 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander ES and 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander GT were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander GT (230 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander ES. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander GT should accelerate faster than 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander ES. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander GT weights approximately 180 kg more than 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander ES. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander GT is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander ES. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander GT 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, 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander GT (291 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander ES. (226 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander ES.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander ES | 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander GT | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Outlander | Outlander |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 291 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4666 mm | 4666 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1801 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1679 mm | 1679 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 60 L |
