2002 Renault Avantime vs. 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Renault Avantime. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Renault Avantime would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2002 Renault Avantime. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer should accelerate faster than 2002 Renault Avantime. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Renault Avantime weights approximately 348 kg more than 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer.
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, 2002 Renault Avantime (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer. (226 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2002 Renault Avantime will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Renault Avantime | 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Renault | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Avantime | Lancer |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2186 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1753 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4582 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1763 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1516 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2634 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.9 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 59 L |
