2006 Honda Civic vs. 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer (237 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 422 kg more than 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer.
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, 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer (343 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Civic | 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
Model | Civic | Lancer |
Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1803 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1992 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4572 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1763 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1491 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2634 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 7.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |