1999 Mercedes-Benz V vs. 1999 Mitsubishi Verada
To start off, both 1999 Mercedes-Benz 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 58 more horse power than 1999 Mercedes-Benz V. (139 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mitsubishi Verada should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercedes-Benz V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercedes-Benz V weights approximately 490 kg more than 1999 Mitsubishi Verada.
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, 1999 Mitsubishi Verada (300 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercedes-Benz V. (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Mitsubishi Verada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercedes-Benz V. 1999 Mitsubishi Verada has automatic transmission and 1999 Mercedes-Benz V has manual transmission. 1999 Mercedes-Benz 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 Mercedes-Benz V | 1999 Mitsubishi Verada | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mitsubishi |
| Model | V | Verada |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2295 cc | 3497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2730 mm |
