1999 Honda HR-V vs. 1999 Mitsubishi Verada
To start off, both 1999 Honda HR-V and 1999 Mitsubishi Verada were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Mitsubishi Verada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mitsubishi Verada (197 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1999 Honda HR-V. (104 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mitsubishi Verada should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda HR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mitsubishi Verada weights approximately 330 kg more than 1999 Honda HR-V. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Honda HR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Mitsubishi Verada. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Honda HR-V 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, 1999 Mitsubishi Verada (300 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda HR-V. (136 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1999 Mitsubishi Verada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda HR-V. 1999 Mitsubishi Verada has automatic transmission and 1999 Honda HR-V has manual transmission. 1999 Honda HR-V will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Mitsubishi Verada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda HR-V | 1999 Mitsubishi Verada | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | HR-V | Verada |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1668 cc | 3497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2730 mm |
