2005 Mitsubishi Lancer vs. 2005 Nissan Pickup
To start off, both 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer and 2005 Nissan Pickup were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Pickup is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Pickup. (131 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Pickup. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer weights approximately 235 kg more than 2005 Nissan Pickup. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Nissan Pickup 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 Pickup 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 Pickup (304 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer. (176 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Pickup 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 Pickup | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Nissan |
| Model | Lancer | Pickup |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2960 mm |
