2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 2003 Mitsubishi Magna
To start off, both 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata 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 37 more horse power than 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (104 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mitsubishi Magna should accelerate faster than 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mitsubishi Magna weights approximately 254 kg more than 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata 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 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2003 Mitsubishi Magna (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (134 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2003 Mitsubishi Magna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
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2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 2003 Mitsubishi Magna | |
Make | Mazda | Mitsubishi |
Model | MX-5 Miata | Magna |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2351 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 86.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 100 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1116 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2730 mm |