2011 Mitsubishi Outlander vs. 2011 Nissan Sentra
To start off, both 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander and 2011 Nissan Sentra were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Sentra. (140 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Sentra.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander (226 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Sentra. (199 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Sentra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander | 2011 Nissan Sentra | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Nissan |
| Model | Outlander | Sentra |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 199 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | CVT | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4666 mm | 4567 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1801 mm | 1791 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1511 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 55 L |
