1996 Mitsubishi L 200 vs. 1996 Volvo 960
To start off, both 1996 Mitsubishi L 200 and 1996 Volvo 960 were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,477 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Mitsubishi L 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Volvo 960 (168 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1996 Mitsubishi L 200. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Volvo 960 should accelerate faster than 1996 Mitsubishi L 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mitsubishi L 200 weights approximately 205 kg more than 1996 Volvo 960.
Because 1996 Mitsubishi L 200 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Volvo 960. 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 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Volvo 960. (233 Nm @ 4550 RPM). This means 1996 Mitsubishi L 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Volvo 960.
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1996 Mitsubishi L 200 | 1996 Volvo 960 | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Volvo |
Model | L 200 | 960 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2477 cc | 2472 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 246 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4550 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2780 mm |