Toyota Hiace 1989 vs Mitsubishi Space Runner 1991
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 162 NM | 162 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
| Toyota Hiace engine produces 20 HP less power than Mitsubishi Space Runner, the torque is the same for both cars. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 8.8 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Mitsubishi Space Runner) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Toyota Hiace) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Toyota Hiace engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 23 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Mitsubishi Space Wagon | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mitsubishi Space Runner might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mitsubishi Space Runner engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.69 m | 4.27 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.94 m | 1.66 m | |
| Toyota Hiace is 42 cm longer than the Mitsubishi Space Runner, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Hiace is 28 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 676 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1498 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.2 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 600 | |
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