2000 Honda Civic vs. 2000 Mitsubishi Dion
To start off, both 2000 Honda Civic and 2000 Mitsubishi Dion were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Mitsubishi Dion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mitsubishi Dion (133 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mitsubishi Dion should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mitsubishi Dion weights approximately 330 kg more than 2000 Honda Civic. 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 Mitsubishi Dion (184 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (139 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2000 Mitsubishi Dion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic. 2000 Mitsubishi Dion has automatic transmission and 2000 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2000 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Mitsubishi Dion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Civic | 2000 Mitsubishi Dion | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Civic | Dion |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 139 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2710 mm |
