1993 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, both 1993 Mercedes-Benz C and 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercedes-Benz C (190 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer. (111 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 454 kg more than 1993 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, 1993 Mercedes-Benz C (275 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer. (137 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1993 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Mercedes-Benz C | 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mitsubishi |
| Model | C | Lancer |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2797 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 275 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1026 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2510 mm |
