2002 AC Aceca vs. 1990 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, 2002 AC Aceca is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Mitsubishi Lancer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Mitsubishi Lancer would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 AC Aceca (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1990 Mitsubishi Lancer. (70 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1990 Mitsubishi Lancer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 AC Aceca weights approximately 530 kg more than 1990 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, 2002 AC Aceca (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mitsubishi Lancer. (102 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 AC Aceca | 1990 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | AC | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Aceca | Lancer |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2390 mm |
