2005 Lexus GX vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

To start off, both 2005 Lexus GX 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 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Lexus GX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer (276 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2005 Lexus GX. (270 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer should accelerate faster than 2005 Lexus GX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lexus GX weights approximately 744 kg more than 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer.

Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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 Lexus GX (434 Nm) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer. (388 Nm). This means 2005 Lexus GX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer. 2005 Lexus GX has automatic transmission and 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer has manual transmission. 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Lexus GX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Lexus GX 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer
Make Lexus Mitsubishi
Model GX Lancer
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type SUV Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4671 cc 1999 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 270 HP 276 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 434 Nm 388 Nm
Engine Bore Size 94 mm 85.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 84 mm 88 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 8.8:1
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2214 kg 1470 kg
Vehicle Length 4790 mm 4500 mm
Vehicle Width 1890 mm 1780 mm
Vehicle Height 1900 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 2860 mm 2510 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 12.4 L/100km 9.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 15.7 L/100km 12.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 14.7 L/100km 10.9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 87 L 53 L