2005 Holden Berlina vs. 2003 Mitsubishi Diamante
To start off, 2005 Holden Berlina is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Mitsubishi Diamante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Mitsubishi Diamante would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Holden Berlina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Holden Berlina (204 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2003 Mitsubishi Diamante. (202 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Holden Berlina should accelerate faster than 2003 Mitsubishi Diamante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Holden Berlina weights approximately 10 kg more than 2003 Mitsubishi Diamante. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Holden Berlina 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 2005 Holden Berlina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Mitsubishi Diamante, 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 Diamante (313 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Holden Berlina. (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2003 Mitsubishi Diamante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Holden Berlina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Holden Berlina | 2003 Mitsubishi Diamante | |
| Make | Holden | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Berlina | Diamante |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2730 mm |
