1986 Mitsubishi Lancer vs. 1986 Porsche 928
To start off, both 1986 Mitsubishi Lancer and 1986 Porsche 928 were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 249 more horse power than 1986 Mitsubishi Lancer. (57 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1986 Mitsubishi Lancer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Porsche 928 weights approximately 476 kg more than 1986 Mitsubishi Lancer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1986 Porsche 928 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1986 Porsche 928. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Mitsubishi Lancer, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1986 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Mitsubishi Lancer. (108 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1986 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Mitsubishi Lancer | 1986 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Porsche |
Model | Lancer | 928 |
Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1795 cc | 4664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 408 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1536 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2510 mm |