1996 Mitsubishi L 200 vs. 2005 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2005 Toyota Tundra is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Mitsubishi L 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Mitsubishi L 200 would be higher. At 3,400 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Tundra (187 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1996 Mitsubishi L 200. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1996 Mitsubishi L 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 15 kg more than 1996 Mitsubishi L 200. 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, 2005 Toyota Tundra (299 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mitsubishi L 200. (246 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mitsubishi L 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Mitsubishi L 200 | 2005 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
| Model | L 200 | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2477 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 299 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3270 mm |
