2003 Mitsubishi Verada vs. 2003 Volvo V70
To start off, both 2003 Mitsubishi Verada and 2003 Volvo V70 were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Mitsubishi Verada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mitsubishi Verada (208 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2003 Volvo V70. (138 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mitsubishi Verada should accelerate faster than 2003 Volvo V70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mitsubishi Verada weights approximately 30 kg more than 2003 Volvo V70. 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 Verada (316 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Volvo V70. (220 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2003 Mitsubishi Verada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Volvo V70. 2003 Mitsubishi Verada has automatic transmission and 2003 Volvo V70 has manual transmission. 2003 Volvo V70 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Mitsubishi Verada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Mitsubishi Verada | 2003 Volvo V70 | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Volvo |
| Model | Verada | V70 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3497 cc | 2521 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 316 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2760 mm |
