2006 Mitsubishi Space Star vs. 2006 Toyota Yaris
To start off, both 2006 Mitsubishi Space Star and 2006 Toyota Yaris were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,834 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Mitsubishi Space Star is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mitsubishi Space Star (110 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Yaris. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mitsubishi Space Star should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mitsubishi Space Star weights approximately 26 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Mitsubishi Space Star (157 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Yaris. (121 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Mitsubishi Space Star will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mitsubishi Space Star | 2006 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
| Model | Space Star | Yaris |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1834 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1236 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 42 L |
