2004 Pontiac GTO vs. 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Pontiac GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Pontiac GTO would be higher. At 5,669 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Pontiac GTO (350 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer. (237 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 120 kg more than 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Pontiac GTO. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer will offer significantly more control. 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 Pontiac GTO (495 Nm) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer. (343 Nm). This means 2004 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Pontiac GTO | 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Pontiac | Mitsubishi |
| Model | GTO | Lancer |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5669 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4572 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1763 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1491 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2634 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 55 L |
