2012 Mitsubishi Outlander vs. 2013 Porsche Boxter
To start off, 2013 Porsche Boxter 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. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Boxter (311 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Boxter should accelerate faster than 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander weights approximately 95 kg more than 2013 Porsche Boxter.
Because 2013 Porsche Boxter is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Boxter 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 Porsche Boxter (361 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander. (196 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Boxter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander.
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2012 Mitsubishi Outlander | 2013 Porsche Boxter | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Porsche |
Model | Outlander | Boxter |
Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 311 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 196 Nm | 361 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | CVT | 4-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4295 mm | 4374 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1979 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1631 mm | 1281 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2475 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.6 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.4 L/100km | 12.2 L/100km |