2011 Mitsubishi Lancer vs. 2012 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2012 Toyota Tundra is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer would be higher. At 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Tundra (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer. (237 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer weights approximately 288 kg more than 2012 Toyota Tundra.
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, 2012 Toyota Tundra (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer. (343 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer. 2012 Toyota Tundra has automatic transmission and 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer has manual transmission. 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2011 Mitsubishi Lancer | 2012 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
Model | Lancer | Tundra |
Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2000 cc | 5663 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 237 HP | 381 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 343 Nm | 544 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1332 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4582 mm | 5820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1763 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1516 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2634 mm | 3710 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 100 L |