2012 Mitsubishi Lancer vs. 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun
To start off, both 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer and 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,199 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer (291 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun. (163 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer should accelerate faster than 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun.
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 Mitsubishi Lancer (406 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun. (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun. 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun has automatic transmission and 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer has manual transmission. 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Mitsubishi Lancer | 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Mitsubishi |
Model | Lancer | Shogun |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2000 cc | 3199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 291 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 406 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4496 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1811 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1481 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2649 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 88 L |