2007 Nissan Navara vs. 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Nissan Navara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Nissan Navara would be higher. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Navara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer (237 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Navara. (172 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Navara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Navara weights approximately 504 kg more than 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer.
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 Nissan Navara (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer. (343 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Navara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Nissan Navara | 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Nissan | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Navara | Lancer |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2488 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 403 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2124 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4582 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1763 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1516 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2634 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 55 L |
