2007 Honda Element vs. 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, 2007 Honda Element is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer would be higher. At 2,352 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Element (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer. (111 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Element weights approximately 964 kg more than 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Honda Element is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Element 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, 2007 Honda Element (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer. (137 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Element | 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Element | Lancer |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2352 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1026 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1400 mm |
