1990 Mitsubishi Lancer vs. 1996 Toyota Cresta
To start off, 1996 Toyota Cresta is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Mitsubishi Lancer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Mitsubishi Lancer would be higher. At 2,491 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Cresta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Cresta (197 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1990 Mitsubishi Lancer. (70 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Cresta should accelerate faster than 1990 Mitsubishi Lancer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Cresta weights approximately 500 kg more than 1990 Mitsubishi Lancer. 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 Toyota Cresta (255 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mitsubishi Lancer. (102 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Cresta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Mitsubishi Lancer | 1996 Toyota Cresta | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
| Model | Lancer | Cresta |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2740 mm |
