1996 Peugeot 106 vs. 1996 Mitsubishi Magna
To start off, both 1996 Peugeot 106 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 82 more horse power than 1996 Peugeot 106. (59 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mitsubishi Magna should accelerate faster than 1996 Peugeot 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mitsubishi Magna weights approximately 594 kg more than 1996 Peugeot 106. 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 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Peugeot 106. (87 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1996 Mitsubishi Magna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Peugeot 106. 1996 Mitsubishi Magna has automatic transmission and 1996 Peugeot 106 has manual transmission. 1996 Peugeot 106 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Mitsubishi Magna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1996 Peugeot 106 | 1996 Mitsubishi Magna | |
Make | Peugeot | Mitsubishi |
Model | 106 | Magna |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1124 cc | 2351 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1374 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2730 mm |