2005 Mitsubishi Lancer vs. 2005 Toyota Camry

To start off, both 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer and 2005 Toyota Camry were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,310 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Camry (225 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer. (97 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer weights approximately 265 kg more than 2005 Toyota Camry.

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 Toyota Camry (325 Nm) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer. (151 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Mitsubishi Lancer 2005 Toyota Camry
Make Mitsubishi Toyota
Model Lancer Camry
Year Released 2005 2005
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1584 cc 3310 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 97 HP 225 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 3400 RPM
Torque 151 Nm 325 Nm
Engine Bore Size 76 mm 92 mm
Engine Stroke Size 87.3 mm 83 mm
Drive Type Front Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1905 kg 1640 kg
Vehicle Length 4490 mm 4810 mm
Vehicle Width 1700 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1500 mm
Wheelbase Size 2610 mm 2610 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 7 L/100km 9.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 L 70 L


 

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