2000 Mitsubishi Dion vs. 2001 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2001 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mitsubishi Dion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mitsubishi Dion would be higher. At 2,771 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Volkswagen Passat (190 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2000 Mitsubishi Dion. (134 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2000 Mitsubishi Dion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 105 kg more than 2000 Mitsubishi Dion. 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, 2001 Volkswagen Passat (280 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mitsubishi Dion. (183 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mitsubishi Dion.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Mitsubishi Dion | 2001 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Volkswagen |
Model | Dion | Passat |
Year Released | 2000 | 2001 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 2771 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 86.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2710 mm |