2013 Nissan Z vs. 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander
To start off, both 2013 Nissan Z and 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Nissan Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan Z (327 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander. (227 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Z should accelerate faster than 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander weights approximately 127 kg more than 2013 Nissan Z.
Because 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Nissan Z. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander 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 Nissan Z (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander. (292 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Nissan Z | 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander | |
| Make | Nissan | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Z | Outlander |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 2998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 24 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | electric |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 327 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11:01:00 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1573 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4246 mm | 4665 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1845 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1326 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.1 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.9 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
