1989 Honda Accord vs. 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer (111 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1989 Honda Accord. (110 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer should accelerate faster than 1989 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Honda Accord weights approximately 296 kg more than 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Let's talk about torque, 1989 Honda Accord (159 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer. (137 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1989 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Honda Accord | 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Accord | Lancer |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 159 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1331 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1480 mm |
