2005 Daihatsu YRV vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, both 2005 Daihatsu YRV and 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2005 Daihatsu YRV. (57 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer should accelerate faster than 2005 Daihatsu YRV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer weights approximately 295 kg more than 2005 Daihatsu YRV. 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, 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer (176 Nm) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Daihatsu YRV. (88 Nm). This means 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Daihatsu YRV.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Daihatsu YRV | 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Mitsubishi |
| Model | YRV | Lancer |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 989 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1205 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 50 L |
