1999 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer

To start off, both 1999 Chevrolet Silverado and 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,801 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Silverado (282 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer.

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, 1999 Chevrolet Silverado (401 Nm) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer. (373 Nm). This means 1999 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer. 1999 Chevrolet Silverado has automatic transmission and 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer has manual transmission. 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Chevrolet Silverado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer
Make Chevrolet Mitsubishi
Model Silverado Lancer
Year Released 1999 1999
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4801 cc 1997 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 1 valves
Horse Power 282 HP 114 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 401 Nm 373 Nm
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Length 5170 mm 4360 mm
Vehicle Width 2000 mm 1880 mm
Vehicle Height 1810 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 3030 mm 2520 mm


 

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