2004 Mitsubishi Dion vs. 2004 Toyota Yaris
To start off, both 2004 Mitsubishi Dion and 2004 Toyota Yaris were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Mitsubishi Dion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mitsubishi Dion (133 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Yaris. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mitsubishi Dion should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mitsubishi Dion weights approximately 260 kg more than 2004 Toyota Yaris. 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, 2004 Mitsubishi Dion (184 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Yaris. (170 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 Mitsubishi Dion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Yaris. 2004 Mitsubishi Dion has automatic transmission and 2004 Toyota Yaris has manual transmission. 2004 Toyota Yaris will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Mitsubishi Dion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Mitsubishi Dion | 2004 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
Model | Dion | Yaris |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1362 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 184 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2710 mm |