1988 Mitsubishi Lancer vs. 1988 Peugeot 205
To start off, both 1988 Mitsubishi Lancer and 1988 Peugeot 205 were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,468 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Mitsubishi Lancer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Peugeot 205 (102 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1988 Mitsubishi Lancer. (83 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Peugeot 205 should accelerate faster than 1988 Mitsubishi Lancer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Mitsubishi Lancer weights approximately 215 kg more than 1988 Peugeot 205.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, both vehicles can yield 122 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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1988 Mitsubishi Lancer | 1988 Peugeot 205 | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Peugeot |
Model | Lancer | 205 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1468 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2430 mm |