1996 Jaguar XK vs. 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, both 1996 Jaguar XK 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 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Jaguar XK (370 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer. (276 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Jaguar XK weights approximately 290 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 Jaguar XK (525 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer. (353 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Jaguar XK | 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mitsubishi |
| Model | XK | Lancer |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 370 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 525 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1400 mm |
