Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 2005 vs Honda Accord 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 280 HP | 155 HP | |
| Torque: | 355 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.7 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is more dynamic to drive. Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution engine produces 125 HP more power than Honda Accord, whereas torque is 165 NM more than Honda Accord. Thanks to more power Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution reaches 100 km/h speed 3.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.6 | 7.7 | |
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The Honda Accord is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution consumes 2.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Accord, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution could require 435 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 510 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 670 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
| Honda Accord gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Honda Accord engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Honda Civic, Honda FR-V, Honda Stream | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.44 m | |
| Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is 17 cm shorter than the Honda Accord, 1 cm wider, while the height of Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 459 litres | |
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Honda Accord has more luggage space. Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution has 29 litres less trunk space than the Honda Accord. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is 0.8 metres more than that of the Honda Accord, which means Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`885 | 1`920 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 26 600 | 2000 | |
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