1997 Mitsubishi Magna vs. 2007 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2007 Nissan Armada is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Mitsubishi Magna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Mitsubishi Magna would be higher. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Armada (318 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1997 Mitsubishi Magna. (141 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 1997 Mitsubishi Magna.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Mitsubishi Magna. (205 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Mitsubishi Magna. 2007 Nissan Armada has automatic transmission and 1997 Mitsubishi Magna has manual transmission. 1997 Mitsubishi Magna will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Nissan Armada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Mitsubishi Magna | 2007 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Nissan |
| Model | Magna | Armada |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2349 cc | 5552 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 318 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3140 mm |
