2000 Honda City vs. 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda City. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda City would be higher. At 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer (98 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2000 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer weights approximately 410 kg more than 2000 Honda City. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda City. (122 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda City | 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | City | Lancer |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1343 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2610 mm |
