2003 Mitsubishi Diamante vs. 2003 Volvo V50
To start off, both 2003 Mitsubishi Diamante and 2003 Volvo V50 were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,495 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Mitsubishi Diamante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Volvo V50 (217 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2003 Mitsubishi Diamante. (202 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Volvo V50 should accelerate faster than 2003 Mitsubishi Diamante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mitsubishi Diamante weights approximately 135 kg more than 2003 Volvo V50.
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 Volvo V50 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mitsubishi Diamante. (313 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Volvo V50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mitsubishi Diamante.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Mitsubishi Diamante | 2003 Volvo V50 | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Volvo |
| Model | Diamante | V50 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3495 cc | 2524 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2720 mm |
