1996 Mitsubishi L 200 vs. 1978 Seat 133
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 Seat 133. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Seat 133 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 66 more horse power than 1978 Seat 133. (34 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mitsubishi L 200 should accelerate faster than 1978 Seat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mitsubishi L 200 weights approximately 1015 kg more than 1978 Seat 133. 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 1978 Seat 133. 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 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Seat 133. (54 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1996 Mitsubishi L 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Seat 133.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Mitsubishi L 200 | 1978 Seat 133 | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Seat |
| Model | L 200 | 133 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2477 cc | 841 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 3460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2030 mm |
