Mitsubishi Lancer (1988 – 1993) vs FSO Prima (1988 – 1996): specs compared
The FSO Prima is the more powerful of the two, with up to 103 hp against 90 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 9.8 s against 11.7 s. It has the higher top speed: 175 km/h against 170 km/h. The Mitsubishi Lancer is the lighter car, from 945 kg against 1,100 kg. At 4,321 mm, the FSO Prima is 82 mm longer than the Mitsubishi Lancer.
| Specification |
Mitsubishi
Lancer
1988 – 1993
|
FSO
Prima
1988 – 1996
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Poland |
| Documented years | 1988 – 1993 | 1988 – 1996 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 5 | 4 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 60 – 90 hp | 69 – 103 hp |
| Torque | 102 – 126 Nm | 114 – 127 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 11.7 – 16.8 s | 9.8 – 19.8 s |
| Top speed | 148 – 170 km/h | 140 – 175 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.9 – 7.2 L/100 km | 5.8 – 8.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,239 mm | 4,321 mm |
| Width | 1,669 mm | 1,651 mm |
| Height | 1,400 mm | 1,420 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,459 mm | 2,510 mm |
| Curb weight | 945 – 990 kg | 1,100 – 1,145 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.