2005 Mitsubishi Lancer vs. 2005 Vauxhall Vectra
To start off, both 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer and 2005 Vauxhall Vectra were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Vauxhall Vectra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Vauxhall Vectra (109 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer. (97 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Vauxhall Vectra should accelerate faster than 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Vauxhall Vectra weights approximately 25 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 Vauxhall Vectra (164 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer. (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Vauxhall Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mitsubishi Lancer | 2005 Vauxhall Vectra | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Vauxhall |
Model | Lancer | Vectra |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1583 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 164 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2710 mm |