2003 Mitsubishi Dion vs. 2003 Vauxhall Vectra
To start off, both 2003 Mitsubishi Dion and 2003 Vauxhall Vectra were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2003 Mitsubishi Dion and 2003 Vauxhall Vectra are equipped with a 1,995 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mitsubishi Dion (133 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2003 Vauxhall Vectra. (100 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mitsubishi Dion should accelerate faster than 2003 Vauxhall Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Vauxhall Vectra weights approximately 110 kg more than 2003 Mitsubishi Dion.
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 Vauxhall Vectra (205 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mitsubishi Dion. (183 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Vauxhall Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mitsubishi Dion. 2003 Mitsubishi Dion has automatic transmission and 2003 Vauxhall Vectra has manual transmission. 2003 Vauxhall Vectra 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.
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2003 Mitsubishi Dion | 2003 Vauxhall Vectra | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Vauxhall |
Model | Dion | Vectra |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1510 mm |