2007 Honda Element vs. 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, 2007 Honda Element is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Element (166 HP) has 99 more horse power than 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Element weights approximately 1061 kg more than 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Honda Element (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer. (105 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Element | 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Element | Lancer |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1439 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2350 mm |
