2000 Acura RL vs. 2000 Mitsubishi Verada
To start off, both 2000 Acura RL and 2000 Mitsubishi Verada were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Mitsubishi Verada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Acura RL (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2000 Mitsubishi Verada. (197 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Acura RL should accelerate faster than 2000 Mitsubishi Verada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Acura RL weights approximately 165 kg more than 2000 Mitsubishi Verada. 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, 2000 Acura RL (304 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mitsubishi Verada. (300 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Acura RL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mitsubishi Verada.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Acura RL | 2000 Mitsubishi Verada | |
Make | Acura | Mitsubishi |
Model | RL | Verada |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3472 cc | 3496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 1510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2730 mm |