1995 Mitsubishi Lancer vs. 1997 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1997 Toyota Carina is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Mitsubishi Lancer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Mitsubishi Lancer would be higher. At 1,761 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Toyota Carina (106 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1995 Mitsubishi Lancer. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1995 Mitsubishi Lancer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Carina weights approximately 220 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, 1997 Toyota Carina (150 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mitsubishi Lancer. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Mitsubishi Lancer | 1997 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
| Model | Lancer | Carina |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1299 cc | 1761 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2590 mm |
