2005 Honda Accord vs. 2002 Mitsubishi Verada
To start off, 2005 Honda Accord is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Mitsubishi Verada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Mitsubishi Verada would be higher. At 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Mitsubishi Verada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Accord (241 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2002 Mitsubishi Verada. (208 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2002 Mitsubishi Verada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Accord weights approximately 78 kg more than 2002 Mitsubishi Verada. 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, 2002 Mitsubishi Verada (316 Nm) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Accord. (287 Nm). This means 2002 Mitsubishi Verada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Accord | 2002 Mitsubishi Verada | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Accord | Verada |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 3497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 241 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 316 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1588 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2730 mm |
