Nissan Sentra 1998 vs Mitsubishi Lancer 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 177 HP | 135 HP | |
| Torque: | 244 NM | 176 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Nissan Sentra is more dynamic to drive. Nissan Sentra engine produces 42 HP more power than Mitsubishi Lancer, whereas torque is 68 NM more than Mitsubishi Lancer. Thanks to more power Nissan Sentra reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 8.4 | |
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The Mitsubishi Lancer is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Nissan Sentra consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Lancer, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Nissan Sentra could require 180 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 520 km in combined cycle | 590 km in combined cycle | |
| 590 km on highway | 760 km on highway | ||
| Mitsubishi Lancer gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 24 years | 44 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Nissan X-Trail | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mitsubishi Outlander, Mitsubishi Space Wagon | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mitsubishi Lancer might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mitsubishi Lancer 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: | 4.51 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Nissan Sentra is 3 cm longer than the Mitsubishi Lancer, 2 cm wider, while the height of Nissan Sentra is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 329 litres | 430 litres | |
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Mitsubishi Lancer has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Nissan Sentra has 101 litres less trunk space than the Mitsubishi Lancer. This could mean that the Nissan Sentra uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`268 | 1`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 1200 | |
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