2005 Mitsubishi Magna vs. 2005 Toyota Yaris
To start off, both 2005 Mitsubishi Magna and 2005 Toyota Yaris were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,351 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mitsubishi Magna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mitsubishi Magna (141 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Yaris. (83 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mitsubishi Magna should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mitsubishi Magna weights approximately 304 kg more than 2005 Toyota Yaris. 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 Mitsubishi Magna (205 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Yaris. (124 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Mitsubishi Magna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mitsubishi Magna | 2005 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
| Model | Magna | Yaris |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2351 cc | 1299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1374 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2500 mm |
