Mitsubishi Lancer DE
No. 9
Mitsubishi Lancer Sedan (DE) – 9.87 hp per $1,000
Mitsubishi’s aging compact is in dire need of replacement. However, if you’re looking for a performance bargain, the base model Lancer is the only compact on the list. It also comes with a 10-year warranty for those looking for peace of mind.
Honourable mention: If we allowed minivans, the Dodge Grand Caravan would sit here with 10.11 hp per $1,000 even before the inevitable “cash-on-the-hood” deal.