1996 Mazda MPV vs. 1996 Mitsubishi 3000GT
To start off, both 1996 Mazda MPV and 1996 Mitsubishi 3000GT were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,970 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Mitsubishi 3000GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mitsubishi 3000GT (222 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1996 Mazda MPV. (146 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mitsubishi 3000GT should accelerate faster than 1996 Mazda MPV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mazda MPV weights approximately 245 kg more than 1996 Mitsubishi 3000GT.
Because 1996 Mitsubishi 3000GT is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Mazda MPV. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Mitsubishi 3000GT will offer significantly more control. 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 3000GT (280 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mazda MPV. (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Mitsubishi 3000GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mazda MPV.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Mazda MPV | 1996 Mitsubishi 3000GT | |
Make | Mazda | Mitsubishi |
Model | MPV | 3000GT |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2954 cc | 2970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 146 HP | 222 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 228 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2480 mm |