1996 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer (97 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1996 Honda Civic. (90 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer weights approximately 940 kg more than 1996 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer (151 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Civic. (124 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Civic | 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Civic | Lancer |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2610 mm |
