2013 Mitsubishi Outlander vs. 2013 Porsche Boxter

To start off, both 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander and 2013 Porsche Boxter were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Boxter (261 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander. (227 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Boxter should accelerate faster than 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander weights approximately 390 kg more than 2013 Porsche Boxter.

Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander (292 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Porsche Boxter. (279 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Porsche Boxter.

Compare all specifications:

2013 Mitsubishi Outlander 2013 Porsche Boxter
Make Mitsubishi Porsche
Model Outlander Boxter
Year Released 2013 2013
Body Type SUV Roadster
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Cylinders 24 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type electric V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 227 HP 261 HP
Engine RPM 6250 RPM 6700 RPM
Torque 292 Nm 279 Nm
Torque RPM 3750 RPM 6500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 87 mm 89 mm
Engine Stroke Size 82 mm 72 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 12.5 : 1
Fuel Type Diesel / Electric Hybrid Gasoline - Premium
Acceleration 0-100mph 8.8 seconds 5.9 seconds
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type 6-speed manual 4-speed manual
Number of Seats 7 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1700 kg 1310 kg
Vehicle Length 4665 mm 4374 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 1979 mm
Vehicle Height 1680 mm 1282 mm
Wheelbase Size 2670 mm 2475 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 7.9 L/100km 6.3 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 11 L/100km 11.4 L/100km


 

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