2004 Audi A4 vs. 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, both 2004 Audi A4 and 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2004 Audi A4. (100 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer should accelerate faster than 2004 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Audi A4 weights approximately 59 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer (176 Nm) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Audi A4. (148 Nm). This means 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Audi A4 | 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Audi | Mitsubishi |
| Model | A4 | Lancer |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1206 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.9 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |
