1996 Honda Civic vs. 1998 Mitsubishi Magna
To start off, 1998 Mitsubishi Magna is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Civic would be higher. At 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Mitsubishi Magna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mitsubishi Magna (197 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1996 Honda Civic. (104 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mitsubishi Magna should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mitsubishi Magna weights approximately 410 kg more than 1996 Honda Civic. 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, 1998 Mitsubishi Magna (300 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Civic. (140 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 Mitsubishi Magna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Civic | 1998 Mitsubishi Magna | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Civic | Magna |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 3497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1490 mm |
