2012 Mitsubishi Outlander vs. 2012 Nissan Armada
To start off, both 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander and 2012 Nissan Armada were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander. (230 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Armada weights approximately 737 kg more than 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Nissan Armada is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Nissan Armada. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2012 Nissan Armada (521 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander. (291 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander | 2012 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Nissan |
| Model | Outlander | Armada |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 291 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 2382 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4666 mm | 5276 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1801 mm | 2014 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3129 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 106 L |
