1989 Honda Accord vs. 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer is newer by 7 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. Both 1989 Honda Accord and 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer are equipped with a 1,997 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer (276 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1989 Honda Accord. (110 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer should accelerate faster than 1989 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer weights approximately 19 kg more than 1989 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer (353 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Accord. (159 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Honda Accord | 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Accord | Lancer |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 159 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1331 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
