1996 Mitsubishi L 200 vs. 1981 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 1996 Mitsubishi L 200 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Corsa 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 32 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Corsa. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mitsubishi L 200 should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mitsubishi L 200 weights approximately 889 kg more than 1981 Toyota Corsa. 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 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 Mitsubishi L 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Mitsubishi L 200 | 1981 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
| Model | L 200 | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2477 cc | 1452 cc |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 816 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2510 mm |
