2001 Lotec Sirius vs. 2001 Mitsubishi Verada
To start off, both 2001 Lotec Sirius and 2001 Mitsubishi Verada were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,987 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Lotec Sirius is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lotec Sirius (1,185 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 977 more horse power than 2001 Mitsubishi Verada. (208 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lotec Sirius should accelerate faster than 2001 Mitsubishi Verada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mitsubishi Verada weights approximately 230 kg more than 2001 Lotec Sirius.
Because 2001 Lotec Sirius is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2001 Lotec Sirius. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Mitsubishi Verada, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Lotec Sirius (1,346 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 1029 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mitsubishi Verada. (317 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Lotec Sirius will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mitsubishi Verada. 2001 Mitsubishi Verada has automatic transmission and 2001 Lotec Sirius has manual transmission. 2001 Lotec Sirius will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Mitsubishi Verada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2001 Lotec Sirius | 2001 Mitsubishi Verada | |
Make | Lotec | Mitsubishi |
Model | Sirius | Verada |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 5987 cc | 3497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 1185 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 1346 Nm | 317 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2090 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1440 mm |