1997 Honda Today vs. 2002 Mitsubishi Dion
To start off, 2002 Mitsubishi Dion is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Honda Today. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Honda Today would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Mitsubishi Dion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mitsubishi Dion (133 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1997 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mitsubishi Dion should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mitsubishi Dion weights approximately 676 kg more than 1997 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Mitsubishi Dion. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Honda Today 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, 2002 Mitsubishi Dion (183 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2002 Mitsubishi Dion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Today. 2002 Mitsubishi Dion has automatic transmission and 1997 Honda Today has manual transmission. 1997 Honda Today will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Mitsubishi Dion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda Today | 2002 Mitsubishi Dion | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Today | Dion |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1386 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1700 mm |
