2007 Honda Odyssey vs. 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, 2007 Honda Odyssey is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Odyssey (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer. (67 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 905 kg more than 1996 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 Odyssey (326 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer. (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Odyssey | 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Odyssey | Lancer |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1480 mm |
