2008 Mitsubishi Lancer vs. 2008 Nissan Rogue
To start off, both 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer and 2008 Nissan Rogue were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,486 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Rogue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Rogue (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Rogue should accelerate faster than 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Rogue weights approximately 1010 kg more than 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Nissan Rogue is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Rogue 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, 2008 Nissan Rogue (237 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer. (176 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Rogue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer | 2008 Nissan Rogue | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Nissan |
| Model | Lancer | Rogue |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2486 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 2405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |
