2005 Mazda Drifter vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, both 2005 Mazda Drifter 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 2,606 cc, 2005 Mazda Drifter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Drifter. (124 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Drifter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda Drifter weights approximately 55 kg more than 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Because 2005 Mazda Drifter is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Mazda Drifter. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (218 Nm) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Drifter. (206 Nm). This means 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Drifter.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda Drifter | 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Mazda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Drifter | Lancer |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2606 cc | 2374 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 1290 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |
