1976 Mitsubishi Lancer vs. 1995 Porsche 911
To start off, 1995 Porsche 911 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer would be higher. At 3,746 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 911 (300 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer. (93 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Porsche 911 weights approximately 389 kg more than 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1995 Porsche 911 (355 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer. (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer | 1995 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Porsche |
| Model | Lancer | 911 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 3746 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 355 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1279 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2280 mm |
