2005 Lancia Zeta vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, both 2005 Lancia Zeta 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Lancia Zeta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lancia Zeta (135 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lancia Zeta should accelerate faster than 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lancia Zeta weights approximately 430 kg more than 2005 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 Lancia Zeta (186 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer. (138 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Lancia Zeta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lancia Zeta | 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Lancia | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Zeta | Lancer |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1170 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |
