2001 Mitsubishi Dion vs. 2001 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, both 2001 Mitsubishi Dion and 2001 Volkswagen Polo were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Mitsubishi Dion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mitsubishi Dion (133 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2001 Volkswagen Polo. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mitsubishi Dion should accelerate faster than 2001 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mitsubishi Dion weights approximately 420 kg more than 2001 Volkswagen Polo. 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, 2001 Mitsubishi Dion (183 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Volkswagen Polo. (129 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2001 Mitsubishi Dion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Volkswagen Polo. 2001 Mitsubishi Dion has automatic transmission and 2001 Volkswagen Polo has manual transmission. 2001 Volkswagen Polo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Mitsubishi Dion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2001 Mitsubishi Dion | 2001 Volkswagen Polo | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Volkswagen |
Model | Dion | Polo |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 129 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2520 mm |