1998 Mitsubishi Lancer vs. 1998 Nissan Almera
To start off, both 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer and 1998 Nissan Almera were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer (111 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1998 Nissan Almera. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer should accelerate faster than 1998 Nissan Almera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan Almera weights approximately 10 kg more than 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer (137 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Nissan Almera. (116 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Nissan Almera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer | 1998 Nissan Almera | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Nissan |
| Model | Lancer | Almera |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1400 mm |
