2005 Mitsubishi Lancer vs. 2005 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, both 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer and 2005 Nissan Pathfinder were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,950 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Pathfinder (270 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer. (97 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 909 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.
Because 2005 Nissan Pathfinder 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 Nissan Pathfinder 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 Nissan Pathfinder (395 Nm) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer. (150 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Pathfinder 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 Pathfinder | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Nissan |
| Model | Lancer | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1583 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 395 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 2184 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |
