1996 Mitsubishi Diamante vs. 2012 Audi A4
To start off, 2012 Audi A4 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Mitsubishi Diamante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Mitsubishi Diamante would be higher. At 2,972 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Mitsubishi Diamante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mitsubishi Diamante (238 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2012 Audi A4. (211 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mitsubishi Diamante should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi A4 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1996 Mitsubishi Diamante.
Because 2012 Audi A4 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Mitsubishi Diamante. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi A4 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, 2012 Audi A4 (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mitsubishi Diamante. (310 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mitsubishi Diamante.
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1996 Mitsubishi Diamante | 2012 Audi A4 | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Audi |
Model | Diamante | A4 |
Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2972 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 211 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 349 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4704 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1829 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1435 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2809 mm |