2004 Chevrolet Express vs. 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Express (195 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 857 kg more than 2012 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, 2004 Chevrolet Express (353 Nm) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer. (226 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Express | 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Express | Lancer |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2222 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4572 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1763 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1491 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2634 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 59 L |
