2001 Kia Sportage vs. 2001 Mitsubishi Magna
To start off, both 2001 Kia Sportage and 2001 Mitsubishi Magna were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,350 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Mitsubishi Magna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mitsubishi Magna (141 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2001 Kia Sportage. (126 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mitsubishi Magna should accelerate faster than 2001 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Kia Sportage weights approximately 87 kg more than 2001 Mitsubishi Magna.
Because 2001 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Mitsubishi Magna. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Kia Sportage 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, 2001 Mitsubishi Magna (205 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Kia Sportage. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2001 Mitsubishi Magna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Kia Sportage. 2001 Mitsubishi Magna has automatic transmission and 2001 Kia Sportage has manual transmission. 2001 Kia Sportage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Mitsubishi Magna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2001 Kia Sportage | 2001 Mitsubishi Magna | |
Make | Kia | Mitsubishi |
Model | Sportage | Magna |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2350 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 126 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1457 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2730 mm |