2005 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer. (287 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 978 kg more than 2013 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, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado (488 Nm) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer. (407 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Silverado | 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Silverado | Lancer |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 287 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2608 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6030 mm | 4495 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3890 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 12.6 L/100km |
