2012 Mitsubishi RVR vs. 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, both 2012 Mitsubishi RVR and 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2012 Mitsubishi RVR and 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer are equipped with a 2,000 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer (291 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 2012 Mitsubishi RVR. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer should accelerate faster than 2012 Mitsubishi RVR.
Because 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Mitsubishi RVR. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer (406 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mitsubishi RVR. (196 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mitsubishi RVR.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Mitsubishi RVR | 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Mitsubishi |
| Model | RVR | Lancer |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4295 mm | 4496 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1631 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2649 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 55 L |
