2008 Honda Element vs. 1979 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, 2008 Honda Element is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mitsubishi Lancer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mitsubishi Lancer would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Element (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1979 Mitsubishi Lancer. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 1979 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Honda Element (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mitsubishi Lancer. (84 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Element | 1979 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Element | Lancer |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1238 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2350 mm |
