2001 Daihatsu YRV vs. 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, both 2001 Daihatsu YRV and 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,468 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer (100 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2001 Daihatsu YRV. (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer should accelerate faster than 2001 Daihatsu YRV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer weights approximately 118 kg more than 2001 Daihatsu YRV. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Daihatsu YRV is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Daihatsu YRV will offer significantly more control. 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, 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer (137 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Daihatsu YRV. (120 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Daihatsu YRV.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Daihatsu YRV | 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Mitsubishi |
| Model | YRV | Lancer |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1008 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2610 mm |
