2008 Mitsubishi Lancer vs. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, both 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer and 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 700 kg more than 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Because 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer. (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
| Model | Lancer | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1584 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 21.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 181 km/hour | 163 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 2050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 180 L |
