2004 Honda Element vs. 1990 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, 2004 Honda Element is newer by 14 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 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Element (160 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1990 Mitsubishi Lancer. (70 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 1990 Mitsubishi Lancer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Element weights approximately 575 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, 2004 Honda Element (218 Nm) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mitsubishi Lancer. (102 Nm). This means 2004 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Element | 1990 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Element | Lancer |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2390 mm |
