2009 Honda Element vs. 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, 2009 Honda Element is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer (276 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2009 Honda Element. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer weights approximately 221 kg more than 2009 Honda Element. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer (353 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Element. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Element | 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Element | Lancer |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1129 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1400 mm |
