2001 Mercedes-Benz SL vs. 2001 Mitsubishi Magna
To start off, both 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL 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 5,437 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL (469 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 328 more horse power than 2001 Mitsubishi Magna. (141 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 2001 Mitsubishi Magna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 585 kg more than 2001 Mitsubishi Magna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Mitsubishi Magna, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Mercedes-Benz SL (700 Nm @ 2650 RPM) has 495 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mitsubishi Magna. (205 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mitsubishi Magna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL | 2001 Mitsubishi Magna | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mitsubishi |
| Model | SL | Magna |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5437 cc | 2350 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 469 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2650 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 86.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 100 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2730 mm |
