1998 Mitsubishi Diamante vs. 1998 Mitsubishi Magna
To start off, both 1998 Mitsubishi Diamante and 1998 Mitsubishi Magna were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 1998 Mitsubishi Diamante and 1998 Mitsubishi Magna are equipped with a 2,972 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mitsubishi Diamante (238 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1998 Mitsubishi Magna. (187 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mitsubishi Diamante should accelerate faster than 1998 Mitsubishi Magna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mitsubishi Diamante weights approximately 92 kg more than 1998 Mitsubishi Magna. 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 Diamante (310 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Mitsubishi Magna. (255 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 Mitsubishi Diamante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Mitsubishi Magna.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Mitsubishi Diamante | 1998 Mitsubishi Magna | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Mitsubishi |
Model | Diamante | Magna |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2972 cc | 2972 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1458 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2730 mm |