2006 Mitsubishi Lancer vs. 2006 Nissan Navara
To start off, both 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer and 2006 Nissan Navara were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Navara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Navara (172 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Navara should accelerate faster than 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Navara weights approximately 949 kg more than 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Nissan Navara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Navara 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 Nissan Navara (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer. (138 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Navara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer. 2006 Nissan Navara has automatic transmission and 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer has manual transmission. 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Nissan Navara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer | 2006 Nissan Navara | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Nissan |
| Model | Lancer | Navara |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1584 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.7 seconds | 11 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 2124 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |
