2012 Mitsubishi Outlander vs. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (503 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 335 more horse power than 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1055 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 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (625 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 399 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander. (226 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander | 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Land Rover |
| Model | Outlander | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 2013 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 503 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 625 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | CVT | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 2590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4666 mm | 4783 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1801 mm | 2158 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1679 mm | 1784 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2745 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 11.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
