1996 Honda Today vs. 1991 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, 1996 Honda Today is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Mitsubishi Lancer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Mitsubishi Lancer would be higher. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Mitsubishi Lancer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Mitsubishi Lancer (70 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1996 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Mitsubishi Lancer should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Mitsubishi Lancer weights approximately 270 kg more than 1996 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1991 Mitsubishi Lancer (103 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1991 Mitsubishi Lancer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Today | 1991 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Today | Lancer |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1680 mm |
