2005 Honda Accord vs. 1990 Mitsubishi Magna

To start off, 2005 Honda Accord is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Mitsubishi Magna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Mitsubishi Magna would be higher. At 2,555 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Mitsubishi Magna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Accord (160 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1990 Mitsubishi Magna. (114 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1990 Mitsubishi Magna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Accord weights approximately 101 kg more than 1990 Mitsubishi Magna. 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, 2005 Honda Accord (218 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mitsubishi Magna. (198 Nm). This means 2005 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mitsubishi Magna. 2005 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 1990 Mitsubishi Magna has manual transmission. 1990 Mitsubishi Magna will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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