1972 Honda Civic vs. 1996 Mitsubishi L 200
To start off, 1996 Mitsubishi L 200 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,477 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Mitsubishi L 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mitsubishi L 200 (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1972 Honda Civic. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mitsubishi L 200 should accelerate faster than 1972 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mitsubishi L 200 weights approximately 1027 kg more than 1972 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Mitsubishi L 200 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Mitsubishi L 200 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, 1996 Mitsubishi L 200 (246 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Honda Civic. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Mitsubishi L 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Honda Civic | 1996 Mitsubishi L 200 | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Civic | L 200 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1169 cc | 2477 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 678 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2970 mm |
