2007 Honda CR-V vs. 1997 Mitsubishi Verada
To start off, 2007 Honda CR-V is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Mitsubishi Verada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Mitsubishi Verada would be higher. At 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Mitsubishi Verada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Mitsubishi Verada (197 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2007 Honda CR-V. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Mitsubishi Verada should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda CR-V weights approximately 480 kg more than 1997 Mitsubishi Verada.
Because 2007 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Mitsubishi Verada. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda CR-V 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, 1997 Mitsubishi Verada (300 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda CR-V. (218 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1997 Mitsubishi Verada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda CR-V | 1997 Mitsubishi Verada | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | CR-V | Verada |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 3497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2730 mm |
