1990 Mitsubishi Lancer vs. 1996 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1996 Toyota Supra 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 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Supra (325 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 255 more horse power than 1990 Mitsubishi Lancer. (70 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1990 Mitsubishi Lancer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Supra weights approximately 635 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 Supra (441 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 339 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mitsubishi Lancer. (102 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Supra 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 Supra | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
| Model | Lancer | Supra |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2560 mm |
