2009 Honda Accord vs. 1998 Mitsubishi Magna
To start off, 2009 Honda Accord is newer by 11 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 2,972 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Mitsubishi Magna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mitsubishi Magna (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2009 Honda Accord. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mitsubishi Magna should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Accord weights approximately 227 kg more 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, 2009 Honda Accord (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Mitsubishi Magna. (255 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Mitsubishi Magna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Accord | 1998 Mitsubishi Magna | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Accord | Magna |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 2972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 1458 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2730 mm |
