1995 Mazda 626 vs. 2004 Mitsubishi L 200
To start off, 2004 Mitsubishi L 200 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Mazda 626. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Mazda 626 would be higher. At 2,350 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Mitsubishi L 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mazda 626 (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2004 Mitsubishi L 200. (110 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mazda 626 should accelerate faster than 2004 Mitsubishi L 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mitsubishi L 200 weights approximately 510 kg more than 1995 Mazda 626.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Mitsubishi L 200 (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mazda 626. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Mitsubishi L 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Mazda 626 | 2004 Mitsubishi L 200 | |
| Make | Mazda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | 626 | L 200 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2350 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 21.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2970 mm |
