1978 Mazda 929 vs. 1996 Mitsubishi L 200
To start off, 1996 Mitsubishi L 200 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mazda 929 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 17 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mitsubishi L 200 should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mitsubishi L 200 weights approximately 635 kg more than 1978 Mazda 929. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Mitsubishi L 200 (246 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 929. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Mitsubishi L 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mazda 929 | 1996 Mitsubishi L 200 | |
| Make | Mazda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | 929 | L 200 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1769 cc | 2477 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2970 mm |
