2006 Mitsubishi Lancer vs. 2006 Opel Corsa
To start off, both 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer and 2006 Opel Corsa 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 188 more horse power than 2006 Opel Corsa. (74 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer should accelerate faster than 2006 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer weights approximately 490 kg more than 2006 Opel Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Opel Corsa. 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 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Opel Corsa. (165 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer | 2006 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Opel |
| Model | Lancer | Corsa |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 262 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.1 seconds | 15.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 50 L |
