2005 Mitsubishi Lancer vs. 2005 Nissan Altima
To start off, both 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer and 2005 Nissan Altima were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,491 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Altima (175 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Altima weights approximately 323 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 Nissan Altima (237 Nm) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer. (138 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Altima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer | 2005 Nissan Altima | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Nissan |
| Model | Lancer | Altima |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1583 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 1408 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 76 L |
