2003 Acura CL vs. 1997 Mitsubishi Diamante
To start off, 2003 Acura CL is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Mitsubishi Diamante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Mitsubishi Diamante would be higher. At 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Acura CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Mitsubishi Diamante (238 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2003 Acura CL. (223 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Mitsubishi Diamante should accelerate faster than 2003 Acura CL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Acura CL weights approximately 30 kg more than 1997 Mitsubishi Diamante.
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, 1997 Mitsubishi Diamante (310 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Acura CL. (294 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1997 Mitsubishi Diamante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Acura CL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Acura CL | 1997 Mitsubishi Diamante | |
| Make | Acura | Mitsubishi |
| Model | CL | Diamante |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 2972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2730 mm |
