2008 Audi TT vs. 2003 Mitsubishi Diamante
To start off, 2008 Audi TT is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Mitsubishi Diamante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Mitsubishi Diamante would be higher. At 3,495 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Mitsubishi Diamante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi TT (250 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2003 Mitsubishi Diamante. (202 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi TT should accelerate faster than 2003 Mitsubishi Diamante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mitsubishi Diamante weights approximately 150 kg more than 2008 Audi TT.
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, 2008 Audi TT (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mitsubishi Diamante. (313 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Audi TT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mitsubishi Diamante.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi TT | 2003 Mitsubishi Diamante | |
| Make | Audi | Mitsubishi |
| Model | TT | Diamante |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3200 cc | 3495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.9 mm | 85.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2730 mm |
