2005 Mitsubishi Proudia vs. 2005 Toyota Vitz

To start off, both 2005 Mitsubishi Proudia and 2005 Toyota Vitz were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mitsubishi Proudia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mitsubishi Proudia (238 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Vitz. (113 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mitsubishi Proudia should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Vitz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mitsubishi Proudia weights approximately 890 kg more than 2005 Toyota Vitz. 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, 2005 Mitsubishi Proudia (343 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Vitz. (141 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Mitsubishi Proudia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Vitz. 2005 Mitsubishi Proudia has automatic transmission and 2005 Toyota Vitz has manual transmission. 2005 Toyota Vitz will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Mitsubishi Proudia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Mitsubishi Proudia 2005 Toyota Vitz
Make Mitsubishi Toyota
Model Proudia Vitz
Year Released 2005 2005
Engine Size 3497 cc 1497 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 238 HP 113 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 343 Nm 141 Nm
Torque RPM 2500 RPM 4400 RPM
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 1950 kg 1060 kg
Vehicle Length 5060 mm 3810 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1490 mm 1530 mm
Wheelbase Size 2840 mm 2500 mm


 

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