2007 Honda Civic vs. 2002 Mitsubishi Magna
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Mitsubishi Magna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Mitsubishi Magna would be higher. At 2,351 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Mitsubishi Magna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mitsubishi Magna (142 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (141 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mitsubishi Magna should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Civic weights approximately 620 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 Mitsubishi Magna (205 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2002 Mitsubishi Magna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Civic | 2002 Mitsubishi Magna | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Civic | Magna |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 2351 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 74 L |
