Hyundai Lantra (1991 – 1993) vs Mitsubishi Lancer (1992 – 1996): specs compared
The Mitsubishi Lancer is the more powerful of the two, with up to 140 hp against 126 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.6 s against 10.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 210 km/h against 189 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 6.1 L/100 km against 7.9 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 945 kg against 1,017 kg. At 4,361 mm, the Hyundai Lantra is 81 mm longer than the Mitsubishi Lancer.
| Specification |
Hyundai
Lantra
1991 – 1993
|
Mitsubishi
Lancer
1992 – 1996
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | South Korea | Japan |
| Documented years | 1991 – 1993 | 1992 – 1996 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 3 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 86 – 126 hp | 68 – 140 hp |
| Torque | 124 – 161 Nm | 108 – 167 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 10.0 – 12.5 s | 7.6 – 16.2 s |
| Top speed | 165 – 189 km/h | 159 – 210 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.9 – 8.7 L/100 km | 6.1 – 7.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,361 mm | 4,280 mm |
| Width | 1,679 mm | 1,679 mm |
| Height | 1,379 mm | 1,379 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,499 mm | 2,499 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,017 – 1,050 kg | 945 – 1,045 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

