2000 Mitsubishi Magna vs. 2010 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2010 Subaru Forester is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mitsubishi Magna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mitsubishi Magna would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Forester (224 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2000 Mitsubishi Magna. (141 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2000 Mitsubishi Magna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Forester weights approximately 190 kg more than 2000 Mitsubishi Magna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Mitsubishi Magna. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Forester 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, 2010 Subaru Forester (306 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mitsubishi Magna. (205 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mitsubishi Magna. 2010 Subaru Forester has automatic transmission and 2000 Mitsubishi Magna has manual transmission. 2000 Mitsubishi Magna will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Subaru Forester will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2000 Mitsubishi Magna | 2010 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Subaru |
Model | Magna | Forester |
Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2351 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 306 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4559 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1781 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1699 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2616 mm |