1996 Honda Prelude vs. 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, both 1996 Honda Prelude and 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,258 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Prelude (190 HP) has 123 more horse power than 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Prelude weights approximately 245 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 Honda Prelude (214 Nm) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer. (123 Nm). This means 1996 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Prelude | 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Prelude | Lancer |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2258 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1480 mm |
