2001 Honda Civic vs. 1995 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, 2001 Honda Civic is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Mitsubishi Lancer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Mitsubishi Lancer would be higher. At 1,672 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda Civic (118 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1995 Mitsubishi Lancer. (111 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1995 Mitsubishi Lancer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Honda Civic weights approximately 45 kg more than 1995 Mitsubishi Lancer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2001 Honda Civic (153 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mitsubishi Lancer. (137 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2001 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Civic | 1995 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Civic | Lancer |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1672 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1480 mm |
