2003 Mitsubishi Diamante vs. 2000 Acura EL
To start off, 2003 Mitsubishi Diamante is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Acura EL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Acura EL would be higher. At 3,495 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Mitsubishi Diamante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mitsubishi Diamante (202 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2000 Acura EL. (127 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mitsubishi Diamante should accelerate faster than 2000 Acura EL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mitsubishi Diamante weights approximately 481 kg more than 2000 Acura EL. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2003 Mitsubishi Diamante (313 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Acura EL. (145 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2003 Mitsubishi Diamante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Acura EL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Mitsubishi Diamante | 2000 Acura EL | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Acura |
| Model | Diamante | EL |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3495 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 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 | 1079 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4478 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1704 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1394 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2619 mm |
