2011 Mitsubishi Lancer vs. 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, both 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer and 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,393 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer (291 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (166 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer should accelerate faster than 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Because 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer 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, 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer (406 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (219 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer | 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Suzuki |
| Model | Lancer | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 2393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4496 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1811 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1481 mm | 1695 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2649 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 66 L |
