1996 Lada Niva vs. 2008 Mitsubishi L 200
To start off, 2008 Mitsubishi L 200 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Lada Niva would be higher. At 2,477 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Mitsubishi L 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mitsubishi L 200 (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1996 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mitsubishi L 200 should accelerate faster than 1996 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mitsubishi L 200 weights approximately 710 kg more than 1996 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 Mitsubishi L 200 (315 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Mitsubishi L 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Lada Niva | 2008 Mitsubishi L 200 | |
Make | Lada | Mitsubishi |
Model | Niva | L 200 |
Year Released | 1996 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1690 cc | 2477 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 315 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 132 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 75 L |