1995 Mitsubishi Lancer vs. 1995 Saturn SL
To start off, both 1995 Mitsubishi Lancer and 1995 Saturn SL were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,901 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Saturn SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Saturn SL (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1995 Mitsubishi Lancer. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Saturn SL should accelerate faster than 1995 Mitsubishi Lancer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Saturn SL weights approximately 115 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 Saturn SL (158 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mitsubishi Lancer. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Saturn SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Mitsubishi Lancer | 1995 Saturn SL | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Saturn |
| Model | Lancer | SL |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1299 cc | 1901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
