1998 Mitsubishi Diamante vs. 1998 Volvo C70
To start off, both 1998 Mitsubishi Diamante and 1998 Volvo C70 were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,972 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Mitsubishi Diamante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mitsubishi Diamante (238 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1998 Volvo C70. (236 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mitsubishi Diamante should accelerate faster than 1998 Volvo C70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mitsubishi Diamante weights approximately 70 kg more than 1998 Volvo C70. 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 Volvo C70 (340 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Mitsubishi Diamante. (310 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Volvo C70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Mitsubishi Diamante. 1998 Mitsubishi Diamante has automatic transmission and 1998 Volvo C70 has manual transmission. 1998 Volvo C70 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Mitsubishi Diamante will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Mitsubishi Diamante | 1998 Volvo C70 | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Volvo |
| Model | Diamante | C70 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2972 cc | 2435 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 236 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2670 mm |
