1998 Mitsubishi Diamante vs. 2013 Audi A6
To start off, 2013 Audi A6 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Mitsubishi Diamante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Mitsubishi Diamante would be higher. At 2,972 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Mitsubishi Diamante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mitsubishi Diamante (238 HP) has 30 more horse power than 2013 Audi A6. (208 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mitsubishi Diamante should accelerate faster than 2013 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Audi A6 weights approximately 124 kg more than 1998 Mitsubishi Diamante.
Because 2013 Audi A6 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Mitsubishi Diamante. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Audi A6 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, 2013 Audi A6 (350 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Mitsubishi Diamante. (310 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Mitsubishi Diamante.
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1998 Mitsubishi Diamante | 2013 Audi A6 | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Audi |
Model | Diamante | A6 |
Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2972 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | W |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 208 HP |
Torque | 310 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1674 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4925 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2086 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1468 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2912 mm |