2005 Mitsubishi Lancer vs. 2005 Mazda Carol
To start off, both 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer and 2005 Mazda Carol were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer (97 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Carol. (45 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Carol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer weights approximately 1275 kg more than 2005 Mazda Carol. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Mazda Carol 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 Mazda Carol 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 (151 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Carol. (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Carol.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer | 2005 Mazda Carol | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Mazda |
| Model | Lancer | Carol |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1584 cc | 657 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 58 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 60.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1905 kg | 630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 30 L |
