2002 Hyundai XG vs. 2002 Mitsubishi Diamante

To start off, both 2002 Hyundai XG and 2002 Mitsubishi Diamante were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Mitsubishi Diamante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mitsubishi Diamante (202 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2002 Hyundai XG. (161 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mitsubishi Diamante should accelerate faster than 2002 Hyundai XG.

Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Mitsubishi Diamante (313 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Hyundai XG. (230 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2002 Mitsubishi Diamante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Hyundai XG.

Compare all specifications:

2002 Hyundai XG 2002 Mitsubishi Diamante
Make Hyundai Mitsubishi
Model XG Diamante
Year Released 2002 2002
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2491 cc 3497 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 161 HP 202 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 230 Nm 313 Nm
Torque RPM 4100 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1560 kg 1560 kg
Vehicle Length 4870 mm 4940 mm
Vehicle Width 1830 mm 1790 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1380 mm
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 2730 mm


 

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