2000 Honda Civic vs. 2000 Mitsubishi SSU

To start off, both 2000 Honda Civic and 2000 Mitsubishi SSU were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Mitsubishi SSU is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mitsubishi SSU (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mitsubishi SSU should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mitsubishi SSU weights approximately 745 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 four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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 SSU (240 Nm) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (140 Nm). This means 2000 Mitsubishi SSU will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Honda Civic 2000 Mitsubishi SSU
Make Honda Mitsubishi
Model Civic SSU
Year Released 2000 2000
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1493 cc 2500 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 108 HP 119 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 140 Nm 240 Nm
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1160 kg 1905 kg
Wheelbase Size 2630 mm 2570 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 L 71 L


 

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