2008 Mazda Etude vs. 1990 Mitsubishi Magna

To start off, 2008 Mazda Etude is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Mitsubishi Magna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Mitsubishi Magna would be higher. At 2,555 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Mitsubishi Magna is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mitsubishi Magna weights approximately 223 kg more than 2008 Mazda Etude.

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, 1990 Mitsubishi Magna (198 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda Etude. (164 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Mitsubishi Magna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda Etude. 1990 Mitsubishi Magna has automatic transmission and 2008 Mazda Etude has manual transmission. 2008 Mazda Etude will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Mitsubishi Magna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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