2009 Honda Accord vs. 2003 Mitsubishi Verada
To start off, 2009 Honda Accord is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Mitsubishi Verada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Mitsubishi Verada would be higher. At 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Mitsubishi Verada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Accord (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2003 Mitsubishi Verada. (208 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2003 Mitsubishi Verada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Accord weights approximately 533 kg more than 2003 Mitsubishi Verada. 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, 2009 Honda Accord (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mitsubishi Verada. (316 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mitsubishi Verada.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Accord | 2003 Mitsubishi Verada | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Accord | Verada |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 3497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 316 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2043 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2730 mm |
