1995 Mitsubishi Diamante vs. 1995 Rover 200
To start off, both 1995 Mitsubishi Diamante and 1995 Rover 200 were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Mitsubishi Diamante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mitsubishi Diamante (205 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1995 Rover 200. (144 HP @ 6900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mitsubishi Diamante should accelerate faster than 1995 Rover 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Mitsubishi Diamante weights approximately 470 kg more than 1995 Rover 200. 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, 1995 Mitsubishi Diamante (306 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Rover 200. (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1995 Mitsubishi Diamante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Rover 200. 1995 Mitsubishi Diamante has automatic transmission and 1995 Rover 200 has manual transmission. 1995 Rover 200 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Mitsubishi Diamante will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Mitsubishi Diamante | 1995 Rover 200 | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Rover |
| Model | Diamante | 200 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3495 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 144 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6900 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2510 mm |
