1989 Mitsubishi Lancer vs. 1989 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 1989 Mitsubishi Lancer and 1989 Toyota Corolla were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,839 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Mitsubishi Lancer (70 HP) has 7 more horse power than 1989 Toyota Corolla. (63 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mitsubishi Lancer should accelerate faster than 1989 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 100 kg more than 1989 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Let's talk about torque, 1989 Toyota Corolla (110 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Mitsubishi Lancer. (102 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Mitsubishi Lancer | 1989 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
| Model | Lancer | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1839 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 63 HP |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2440 mm |
