2005 Mitsubishi Dion vs. 2005 Nissan Hardbody
To start off, both 2005 Mitsubishi Dion and 2005 Nissan Hardbody were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,663 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Hardbody is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Hardbody (155 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2005 Mitsubishi Dion. (133 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Hardbody should accelerate faster than 2005 Mitsubishi Dion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Hardbody weights approximately 115 kg more than 2005 Mitsubishi Dion. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Nissan Hardbody (209 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Dion. (183 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Hardbody will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Dion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mitsubishi Dion | 2005 Nissan Hardbody | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Nissan |
| Model | Dion | Hardbody |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1495 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2690 mm |
