Mitsubishi Lancer II 1.6 (84 Hp)


Overall Rating

6.2 / 10
Safety N/A / 5
Not Rated
Engine 2.5 / 5
Value 3.5 / 5
Performance 3.0 / 5
Comfort 2.5 / 5
People\'s Opinion N/A / 5
Not Rated

Mitsubishi Lancer:

The Mitsubishi Lancer is an automobile that was produced by the Japanese manufacturer Mitsubishi Motors from 1973 until 2024.
The Lancer has been marketed as the Colt Lancer, Dodge Colt, Plymouth Colt, Chrysler Valiant Lancer, Chrysler Lancer, Eagle Summit, Hindustan Lancer, Soueast Lioncel, and Mitsubishi Mirage in various countries at different times, and has been sold as the Mitsubishi Galant Fortis in Japan since 2007. It has also been sold as Mitsubishi Lancer Fortis in Taiwan with a different facelift than the Galant Fortis. In Japan, it was sold at a specific retail chain called Car Plaza....(Read more on Wikipedia)

II Overview:

Mitsubishi Lancer (II). A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 0 makes it ideal for daily use.

Safety Rating
Not rated
Euro NCAP Year N/A
Adult Occupant N/A
Stars N/A
Expert Note:
The Mitsubishi Lancer II predates modern Euro NCAP testing standards, which began in 1997. As such, no official rating is available, and safety features would be rudimentary by contemporary standards.

1.6 (84 Hp) Verdict:

Rating 3 stars

Performance Verdict

A slightly more potent version of the 1.6L, offering marginally improved responsiveness and a bit more confidence for overtaking.

Fuel Economy

Expected to offer similar, if not slightly better, fuel efficiency compared to the 82 Hp variant due to potential tuning improvements.

Best Use Case: Mixed Driving / Daily Driver

Pros and Cons:

Pros:

  • • Diverse engine lineup including a powerful turbo variant
  • • Reliable and robust construction for its era
  • • Practical and economical daily transport (for lower trims)
  • • Rear-wheel drive handling characteristics
  • • Simple mechanics for easier maintenance

Cons:

  • • Outdated safety features by modern standards
  • • Basic interior comfort and amenities
  • • Limited availability of parts for restoration today
  • • Lower trims lack highway passing power and refinement
  • • Rust can be an issue on older models

Specifications:

Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(II: 1980 - 1981).

General:
Brand:Mitsubishi
Model:Lancer
Generation:II
Modification (Engine):1.6 (84 Hp)
Start of production:1981
End of production:1983
Powertrain Architecture:Internal Combustion engine
Body type:Sedan
Engine:
Power:84 Hp Same horsepower
Engine aspiration:Naturally aspirated engine
Performance:
Fuel Type:Petrol (Gasoline)

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