2003 Peugeot 407 vs. 2003 Mitsubishi Magna
To start off, both 2003 Peugeot 407 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 2,971 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Mitsubishi Magna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mitsubishi Magna (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2003 Peugeot 407. (155 HP @ 5650 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mitsubishi Magna should accelerate faster than 2003 Peugeot 407. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Peugeot 407 weights approximately 81 kg more than 2003 Mitsubishi Magna.
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 Magna (255 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Peugeot 407. (205 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2003 Mitsubishi Magna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Peugeot 407. 2003 Mitsubishi Magna has automatic transmission and 2003 Peugeot 407 has manual transmission. 2003 Peugeot 407 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Mitsubishi Magna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Peugeot 407 | 2003 Mitsubishi Magna | |
Make | Peugeot | Mitsubishi |
Model | 407 | Magna |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2179 cc | 2971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 1455 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2730 mm |