2004 Honda City vs. 2000 Mitsubishi Magna
To start off, 2004 Honda City is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mitsubishi Magna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mitsubishi Magna would be higher. At 2,351 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Mitsubishi Magna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mitsubishi Magna (141 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2004 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mitsubishi Magna should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mitsubishi Magna weights approximately 430 kg more than 2004 Honda City. 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, 2000 Mitsubishi Magna (205 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda City. (122 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2000 Mitsubishi Magna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda City | 2000 Mitsubishi Magna | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | City | Magna |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1343 cc | 2351 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2730 mm |
