2001 Honda City vs. 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda City. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda City would be higher. At 1,834 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2001 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer weights approximately 205 kg more than 2001 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, 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer (177 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda City. (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda City | 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | City | Lancer |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1343 cc | 1834 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2610 mm |
