2006 Honda Accord vs. 1998 Mitsubishi Magna
To start off, 2006 Honda Accord is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Mitsubishi Magna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Mitsubishi Magna would be higher. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Accord (160 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1998 Mitsubishi Magna. (141 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1998 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, 2006 Honda Accord (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Mitsubishi Magna. (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Mitsubishi Magna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Accord | 1998 Mitsubishi Magna | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Accord | Magna |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 2351 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1440 mm |
