1998 Mitsubishi Magna vs. 1998 Alfa Romeo 146
To start off, both 1998 Mitsubishi Magna and 1998 Alfa Romeo 146 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 Magna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mitsubishi Magna (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1998 Alfa Romeo 146. (90 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mitsubishi Magna should accelerate faster than 1998 Alfa Romeo 146. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mitsubishi Magna weights approximately 283 kg more than 1998 Alfa Romeo 146. 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 Magna (255 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Alfa Romeo 146. (115 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1998 Mitsubishi Magna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Alfa Romeo 146.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Mitsubishi Magna | 1998 Alfa Romeo 146 | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Magna | 146 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2972 cc | 1351 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 255 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1458 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2550 mm |