2013 Mitsubishi Lancer DE vs. 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer GT
To start off, both 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer DE and 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer GT were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,360 cc (16 cylinders), 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer GT (166 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer DE. (146 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer GT should accelerate faster than 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer DE.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, both vehicles can yield 197 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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| 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer DE | 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer GT | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Lancer | Lancer |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 16 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | W | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 146 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10:01:00 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | CVT | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2635 mm | 2635 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.8 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.4 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
