1988 Mini MK V vs. 1988 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, both 1988 Mini MK V and 1988 Mitsubishi Lancer were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Mitsubishi Lancer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Mitsubishi Lancer (70 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1988 Mini MK V. (41 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Mitsubishi Lancer should accelerate faster than 1988 Mini MK V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Mitsubishi Lancer weights approximately 355 kg more than 1988 Mini MK V. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1988 Mitsubishi Lancer (102 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Mini MK V. (70 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 Mitsubishi Lancer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Mini MK V.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Mini MK V | 1988 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Mini | Mitsubishi |
| Model | MK V | Lancer |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 625 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3060 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2390 mm |
