2013 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart vs. 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback ES
To start off, both 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart and 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback ES were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart and 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback ES are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart (234 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback ES. (146 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart should accelerate faster than 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback ES. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart weights approximately 230 kg more than 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback ES. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart (343 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback ES. (197 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback ES.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart | 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback ES | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Lancer | Lancer |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 16 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | W | single |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 234 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9:01:00 | 10:01:00 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Electric |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4585 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1505 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2635 mm | 2635 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.9 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.9 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
