2005 Honda Accord vs. 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Accord (160 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Accord weights approximately 230 kg more than 2006 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, 2005 Honda Accord (218 Nm) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer. (176 Nm). This means 2005 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Accord | 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
Model | Accord | Lancer |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2360 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 176 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1436 kg | 1206 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.1 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 42 L |