2000 Honda Life vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Dion
To start off, 2005 Mitsubishi Dion is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Life would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mitsubishi Dion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mitsubishi Dion (133 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2000 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mitsubishi Dion should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mitsubishi Dion weights approximately 590 kg more than 2000 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Mitsubishi Dion. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Honda Life will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Mitsubishi Dion (183 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2005 Mitsubishi Dion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Life. 2005 Mitsubishi Dion has automatic transmission and 2000 Honda Life has manual transmission. 2000 Honda Life will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Mitsubishi Dion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Life | 2005 Mitsubishi Dion | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Life | Dion |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2710 mm |
