2011 Mitsubishi Lancer vs. 2011 Ferrari California
To start off, both 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer and 2011 Ferrari California were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ferrari California is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ferrari California (460 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 292 more horse power than 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ferrari California should accelerate faster than 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ferrari California weights approximately 330 kg more than 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Ferrari California is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 Ferrari California. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2011 Ferrari California (483 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer. (226 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2011 Ferrari California will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer.
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2011 Mitsubishi Lancer | 2011 Ferrari California | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Ferrari |
Model | Lancer | California |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2400 cc | 4300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 460 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7750 RPM |
Torque | 226 Nm | 483 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4582 mm | 4562 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1763 mm | 1902 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1516 mm | 1308 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2634 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 78 L |