2004 Honda Civic vs. 1995 Mitsubishi Verada
To start off, 2004 Honda Civic is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Mitsubishi Verada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Mitsubishi Verada would be higher. At 2,972 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Mitsubishi Verada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mitsubishi Verada (161 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mitsubishi Verada should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Mitsubishi Verada weights approximately 397 kg more than 2004 Honda Civic. 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, 1995 Mitsubishi Verada (235 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (130 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1995 Mitsubishi Verada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic. 1995 Mitsubishi Verada has automatic transmission and 2004 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2004 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Mitsubishi Verada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Civic | 1995 Mitsubishi Verada | |
Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
Model | Civic | Verada |
Year Released | 2004 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 2972 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1121 kg | 1518 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2730 mm |