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. Both 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer and 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander (166 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer. (146 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander should accelerate faster than 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander weights approximately 195 kg more than 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer. 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 Outlander (226 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer. (197 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer | 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Lancer | Outlander |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 16 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | single | electric |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 146 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10:01:00 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Single Speed | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4585 mm | 4665 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1505 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2635 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.8 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.4 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
