2010 Mitsubishi Outlander vs. 2010 Nissan 370Z
To start off, both 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander and 2010 Nissan 370Z were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Nissan 370Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan 370Z (332 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander. (230 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan 370Z should accelerate faster than 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander weights approximately 161 kg more than 2010 Nissan 370Z.
Because 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Nissan 370Z. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Nissan 370Z (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander. (291 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan 370Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander. 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander has automatic transmission and 2010 Nissan 370Z has manual transmission. 2010 Nissan 370Z 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander | 2010 Nissan 370Z | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Nissan |
| Model | Outlander | 370Z |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 332 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 291 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1554 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4666 mm | 4247 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1801 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1679 mm | 1326 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 72 L |
