2004 Mitsubishi Lancer vs. 2004 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer and 2004 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,786 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volkswagen Passat (170 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer. (100 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 465 kg more than 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Volkswagen Passat (225 Nm) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer. (137 Nm). This means 2004 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer.
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2004 Mitsubishi Lancer | 2004 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Volkswagen |
Model | Lancer | Passat |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1468 cc | 1786 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 225 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2710 mm |