1980 Audi Sport vs. 1997 Mitsubishi L 200
To start off, 1997 Mitsubishi L 200 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Audi Sport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Audi Sport would be higher. At 2,477 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Mitsubishi L 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Audi Sport (300 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1997 Mitsubishi L 200. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Audi Sport should accelerate faster than 1997 Mitsubishi L 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Mitsubishi L 200 weights approximately 705 kg more than 1980 Audi Sport.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 1980 Audi Sport (330 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Mitsubishi L 200. (245 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1980 Audi Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Mitsubishi L 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Audi Sport | 1997 Mitsubishi L 200 | |
| Make | Audi | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Sport | L 200 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2133 cc | 2477 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2970 mm |
