2008 Mitsubishi Lancer vs. 2008 Toyota Avensis
To start off, both 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer and 2008 Toyota Avensis were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Avensis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Avensis (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer. (97 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Avensis should accelerate faster than 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 250 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.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Toyota Avensis (250 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer. (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Avensis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer | 2008 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
| Model | Lancer | Avensis |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1584 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 82.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 181 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 12.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |
