1997 Mercedes-Benz A vs. 1997 Mitsubishi Verada
To start off, both 1997 Mercedes-Benz A and 1997 Mitsubishi Verada were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Mitsubishi Verada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Mitsubishi Verada (197 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1997 Mercedes-Benz A. (88 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Mitsubishi Verada should accelerate faster than 1997 Mercedes-Benz A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Mitsubishi Verada weights approximately 415 kg more than 1997 Mercedes-Benz A. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1997 Mitsubishi Verada (300 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Mercedes-Benz A. (180 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1997 Mitsubishi Verada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Mercedes-Benz A. 1997 Mitsubishi Verada has automatic transmission and 1997 Mercedes-Benz A has manual transmission. 1997 Mercedes-Benz A will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Mitsubishi Verada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1997 Mercedes-Benz A | 1997 Mitsubishi Verada | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mitsubishi |
Model | A | Verada |
Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1687 cc | 3497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 1510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2730 mm |