1990 Mitsubishi Verada vs. 2012 Audi Q5
To start off, 2012 Audi Q5 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Mitsubishi Verada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Mitsubishi Verada would be higher. At 2,972 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Mitsubishi Verada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mitsubishi Verada (161 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2012 Audi Q5. (138 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mitsubishi Verada should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi Q5.
Because 2012 Audi Q5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Mitsubishi Verada. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi Q5 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Audi Q5 (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mitsubishi Verada. (235 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Audi Q5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mitsubishi Verada. 1990 Mitsubishi Verada has automatic transmission and 2012 Audi Q5 has manual transmission. 2012 Audi Q5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Mitsubishi Verada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1990 Mitsubishi Verada | 2012 Audi Q5 | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Audi |
Model | Verada | Q5 |
Year Released | 1990 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2972 cc | 1964 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 235 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4628 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1654 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2807 mm |