1998 Honda Life vs. 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, 1998 Honda Life is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer would be higher. At 1,439 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer (67 HP) has 20 more horse power than 1998 Honda Life. (47 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer weights approximately 105 kg more than 1998 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer (105 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Life | 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Life | Lancer |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1439 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2350 mm |
