1993 Mitsubishi Lancer vs. 1993 Opel Astra
To start off, both 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer and 1993 Opel Astra were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer (111 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1993 Opel Astra. (81 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer should accelerate faster than 1993 Opel Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Opel Astra weights approximately 40 kg more than 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer (137 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Opel Astra. (114 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Opel Astra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer | 1993 Opel Astra | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Opel |
| Model | Lancer | Astra |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1389 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1410 mm |
