2000 Honda Civic vs. 2000 Mitsubishi Verada
To start off, both 2000 Honda Civic 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 3,495 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Mitsubishi Verada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mitsubishi Verada (208 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mitsubishi Verada should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mitsubishi Verada weights approximately 545 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 Verada (316 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (124 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Mitsubishi Verada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic. 2000 Mitsubishi Verada 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 Verada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Civic | 2000 Mitsubishi Verada | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Civic | Verada |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1394 cc | 3495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 316 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2730 mm |
