1996 Honda Accord vs. 1996 Mitsubishi Magna
To start off, both 1996 Honda Accord and 1996 Mitsubishi Magna were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,351 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Mitsubishi Magna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mitsubishi Magna (141 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1996 Honda Accord. (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mitsubishi Magna should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mitsubishi Magna weights approximately 9 kg more than 1996 Honda Accord. 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, 1996 Mitsubishi Magna (205 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Accord. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Mitsubishi Magna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Honda Accord | 1996 Mitsubishi Magna | |
Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
Model | Accord | Magna |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2351 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 184 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 86.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 100 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1374 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |