1978 Mitsubishi Lancer vs. 2010 Honda Element
To start off, 2010 Honda Element is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mitsubishi Lancer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mitsubishi Lancer would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Element (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1978 Mitsubishi Lancer. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 1978 Mitsubishi Lancer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Element weights approximately 772 kg more than 1978 Mitsubishi Lancer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Honda Element (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mitsubishi Lancer. (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mitsubishi Lancer | 2010 Honda Element | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Honda |
| Model | Lancer | Element |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1238 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4328 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1819 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1765 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2576 mm |
