2002 BMW 332 vs. 2002 Mitsubishi Magna
To start off, both 2002 BMW 332 and 2002 Mitsubishi Magna were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 BMW 332 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW 332 (338 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 2002 Mitsubishi Magna. (187 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 332 should accelerate faster than 2002 Mitsubishi Magna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 332 weights approximately 200 kg more than 2002 Mitsubishi Magna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 BMW 332 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 2002 BMW 332. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 2002 BMW 332 (330 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mitsubishi Magna. (255 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 332 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mitsubishi Magna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 BMW 332 | 2002 Mitsubishi Magna | |
| Make | BMW | Mitsubishi |
| Model | 332 | Magna |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 2972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 338 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1655 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2730 mm |
