2013 Mitsubishi Lancer vs. 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander
To start off, both 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer and 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,998 cc (24 cylinders), 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer (287 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander. (227 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer should accelerate faster than 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander weights approximately 70 kg more than 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer.
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 (407 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander. (292 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer | 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Lancer | Outlander |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 16 cylinders | 24 cylinders |
| Engine Type | W | electric |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 287 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | CVT | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4495 mm | 4665 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.9 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.6 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
