2002 Mitsubishi Dion vs. 2002 Skoda Fabia
To start off, both 2002 Mitsubishi Dion and 2002 Skoda Fabia were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Mitsubishi Dion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mitsubishi Dion (133 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2002 Skoda Fabia. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mitsubishi Dion should accelerate faster than 2002 Skoda Fabia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mitsubishi Dion weights approximately 312 kg more than 2002 Skoda Fabia. 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, 2002 Mitsubishi Dion (183 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Skoda Fabia. (126 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2002 Mitsubishi Dion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Skoda Fabia.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Mitsubishi Dion | 2002 Skoda Fabia | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Skoda |
Model | Dion | Fabia |
Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
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 | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 75.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1386 kg | 1074 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2470 mm |