2003 GMC Yukon vs. 2003 Mitsubishi Magna
To start off, both 2003 GMC Yukon 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 5,963 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 GMC Yukon (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 2003 Mitsubishi Magna. (141 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2003 Mitsubishi Magna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 GMC Yukon weights approximately 920 kg more than 2003 Mitsubishi Magna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 GMC Yukon 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 GMC Yukon 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 GMC Yukon (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mitsubishi Magna. (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mitsubishi Magna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 GMC Yukon | 2003 Mitsubishi Magna | |
| Make | GMC | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Yukon | Magna |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5963 cc | 2351 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2290 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2730 mm |
