2010 Mitsubishi Outlander vs. 2011 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2011 Toyota Venza is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander 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 48 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Venza. (182 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Venza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander weights approximately 9 kg more than 2011 Toyota Venza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Toyota Venza. 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 Mitsubishi Outlander (291 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Venza. (246 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Venza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander | 2011 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
| Model | Outlander | Venza |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 291 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1706 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4666 mm | 4801 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1801 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1679 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 67 L |
