1999 BMW 330 vs. 1999 Mitsubishi Magna
To start off, both 1999 BMW 330 and 1999 Mitsubishi Magna were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mitsubishi Magna (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1999 BMW 330. (184 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mitsubishi Magna should accelerate faster than 1999 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 330 weights approximately 240 kg more than 1999 Mitsubishi Magna.
Because 1999 BMW 330 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Mitsubishi Magna. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 BMW 330 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, 1999 BMW 330 (400 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mitsubishi Magna. (255 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mitsubishi Magna.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW 330 | 1999 Mitsubishi Magna | |
| Make | BMW | Mitsubishi |
| Model | 330 | Magna |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 184 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2730 mm |
