2003 Honda Insight vs. 1990 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, 2003 Honda Insight is newer by 13 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 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Mitsubishi Lancer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mitsubishi Lancer (70 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2003 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mitsubishi Lancer should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mitsubishi Lancer weights approximately 140 kg more than 2003 Honda Insight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Honda Insight (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mitsubishi Lancer. (102 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Honda Insight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Insight | 1990 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Insight | Lancer |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 995 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2390 mm |
