1994 Volvo 960 vs. 1994 Mitsubishi Magna
To start off, both 1994 Volvo 960 and 1994 Mitsubishi Magna were released in the same year (1994). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,555 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Mitsubishi Magna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Volvo 960 (168 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1994 Mitsubishi Magna. (114 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Volvo 960 should accelerate faster than 1994 Mitsubishi Magna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Volvo 960 weights approximately 165 kg more than 1994 Mitsubishi Magna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1994 Volvo 960 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1994 Volvo 960. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Mitsubishi Magna, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Volvo 960 (233 Nm @ 4550 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Mitsubishi Magna. (198 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Volvo 960 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Mitsubishi Magna. 1994 Mitsubishi Magna has automatic transmission and 1994 Volvo 960 has manual transmission. 1994 Volvo 960 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Mitsubishi Magna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1994 Volvo 960 | 1994 Mitsubishi Magna | |
Make | Volvo | Mitsubishi |
Model | 960 | Magna |
Year Released | 1994 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2473 cc | 2555 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 233 Nm | 198 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4550 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2730 mm |