1997 Honda Today vs. 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Honda Today. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Honda Today would be higher. In terms of performance, 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer (262 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 1997 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer weights approximately 760 kg more than 1997 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer (355 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda Today | 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Today | Lancer |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 262 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 355 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1780 mm |
