2009 Honda Pilot vs. 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, 2009 Honda Pilot is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer (300 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2009 Honda Pilot. (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 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 47 kg more than 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer (540 Nm) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Pilot. (343 Nm). This means 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Pilot. 2009 Honda Pilot has automatic transmission and 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer has manual transmission. 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Honda Pilot will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Pilot | 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Pilot | Lancer |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1908 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 74 L |
