2006 Mitsubishi Lancer vs. 2006 Toyota RAV4
To start off, both 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer and 2006 Toyota RAV4 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,358 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota RAV4 (166 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer. (97 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota RAV4 weights approximately 77 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 Toyota RAV4 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 Toyota RAV4 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 Toyota RAV4 (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer. (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota RAV4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer | 2006 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
| Model | Lancer | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1584 cc | 2358 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1278 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |
