2006 Honda Insight vs. 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, both 2006 Honda Insight and 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. In terms of performance, 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer (262 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 2006 Honda Insight. (73 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Insight.
Because 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Honda Insight. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer 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, 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer (355 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Insight. (107 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Insight | 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Insight | Lancer |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 262 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 107 Nm | 355 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 3.6 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 3.9 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 3.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 74 L |
