1999 Honda City vs. 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun
To start off, 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda City. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda City would be higher. At 3,199 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun (163 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1999 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun weights approximately 600 kg more than 1999 Honda City. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Honda City. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun 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 Mitsubishi Shogun (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda City. (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda City. 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun has automatic transmission and 1999 Honda City has manual transmission. 1999 Honda City will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Honda City | 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun | |
Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
Model | City | Shogun |
Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1342 cc | 3199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2790 mm |