1999 Honda Life vs. 2000 Mitsubishi Magna
To start off, 2000 Mitsubishi Magna is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda Life would be higher. At 2,972 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Mitsubishi Magna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mitsubishi Magna (188 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1999 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mitsubishi Magna should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mitsubishi Magna weights approximately 665 kg more than 1999 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Mitsubishi Magna. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Honda Life 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, 2000 Mitsubishi Magna (255 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2000 Mitsubishi Magna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Life | 2000 Mitsubishi Magna | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Life | Magna |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 2972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2730 mm |
