2008 Honda Accord vs. 1994 Mitsubishi Verada
To start off, 2008 Honda Accord is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Mitsubishi Verada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Mitsubishi Verada would be higher. At 2,972 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Mitsubishi Verada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Accord (177 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1994 Mitsubishi Verada. (161 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1994 Mitsubishi Verada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Mitsubishi Verada weights approximately 161 kg more than 2008 Honda Accord.
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, 1994 Mitsubishi Verada (235 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Accord. (219 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1994 Mitsubishi Verada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Accord | 1994 Mitsubishi Verada | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Accord | Verada |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 219 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1354 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2730 mm |
