2009 Honda Pilot vs. 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, 2009 Honda Pilot 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer (276 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2009 Honda Pilot. (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Pilot weights approximately 660 kg more than 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer (353 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Pilot. (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Pilot | 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Pilot | Lancer |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1400 mm |
