2005 Mitsubishi Lancer vs. 2005 Honda Life
To start off, both 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer and 2005 Honda Life were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,583 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2005 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer weights approximately 295 kg more than 2005 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda Life will offer significantly more control. 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 (138 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Life. 2005 Honda Life 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 Honda Life will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer | 2005 Honda Life | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Honda |
| Model | Lancer | Life |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1583 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 790 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2370 mm |
