2003 Daihatsu YRV vs. 2003 Mitsubishi Magna
To start off, both 2003 Daihatsu YRV and 2003 Mitsubishi Magna were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,351 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Mitsubishi Magna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mitsubishi Magna (141 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2003 Daihatsu YRV. (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mitsubishi Magna should accelerate faster than 2003 Daihatsu YRV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mitsubishi Magna weights approximately 480 kg more than 2003 Daihatsu YRV. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Daihatsu YRV is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Mitsubishi Magna. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Daihatsu YRV 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, 2003 Mitsubishi Magna (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Daihatsu YRV. (120 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2003 Mitsubishi Magna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Daihatsu YRV.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Daihatsu YRV | 2003 Mitsubishi Magna | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Mitsubishi |
| Model | YRV | Magna |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2351 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 86.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.7 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2730 mm |
