1997 Mitsubishi Lancer vs. 1997 Porsche 993
To start off, both 1997 Mitsubishi Lancer and 1997 Porsche 993 were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,589 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Porsche 993 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Porsche 993 (282 HP) has 2 more horse power than 1997 Mitsubishi Lancer. (280 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Porsche 993 should accelerate faster than 1997 Mitsubishi Lancer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Mitsubishi Lancer weights approximately 488 kg more than 1997 Porsche 993.
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, 1997 Mitsubishi Lancer (372 Nm) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Porsche 993. (341 Nm). This means 1997 Mitsubishi Lancer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Porsche 993.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Mitsubishi Lancer | 1997 Porsche 993 | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Porsche |
| Model | Lancer | 993 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 3589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 282 HP |
| Torque | 372 Nm | 341 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1908 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2280 mm |
