2005 Lada 2123 vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Dion
To start off, both 2005 Lada 2123 and 2005 Mitsubishi Dion were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mitsubishi Dion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mitsubishi Dion (133 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2005 Lada 2123. (76 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mitsubishi Dion should accelerate faster than 2005 Lada 2123. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mitsubishi Dion weights approximately 54 kg more than 2005 Lada 2123. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Lada 2123 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Mitsubishi Dion. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Lada 2123 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Mitsubishi Dion (183 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lada 2123. (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Mitsubishi Dion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lada 2123. 2005 Mitsubishi Dion has automatic transmission and 2005 Lada 2123 has manual transmission. 2005 Lada 2123 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Mitsubishi Dion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lada 2123 | 2005 Mitsubishi Dion | |
| Make | Lada | Mitsubishi |
| Model | 2123 | Dion |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1690 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2710 mm |
