2007 Honda Element vs. 1994 Mitsubishi Magna
To start off, 2007 Honda Element is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Mitsubishi Magna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Mitsubishi Magna would be higher. At 2,555 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Mitsubishi Magna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Element (167 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1994 Mitsubishi Magna. (114 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 1994 Mitsubishi Magna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Element weights approximately 615 kg more than 1994 Mitsubishi Magna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Honda Element is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Mitsubishi Magna. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Element will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Honda Element (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Mitsubishi Magna. (198 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Mitsubishi Magna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Element | 1994 Mitsubishi Magna | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Element | Magna |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2730 mm |
