2003 Audi A4 vs. 2003 Mitsubishi Dion
To start off, both 2003 Audi A4 and 2003 Mitsubishi Dion were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Mitsubishi Dion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mitsubishi Dion (133 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2003 Audi A4. (113 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mitsubishi Dion should accelerate faster than 2003 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mitsubishi Dion weights approximately 85 kg more than 2003 Audi A4. 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, 2003 Mitsubishi Dion (183 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Audi A4. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2003 Mitsubishi Dion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Audi A4. 2003 Mitsubishi Dion has automatic transmission and 2003 Audi A4 has manual transmission. 2003 Audi A4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Mitsubishi Dion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Audi A4 | 2003 Mitsubishi Dion | |
| Make | Audi | Mitsubishi |
| Model | A4 | Dion |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2710 mm |
