1997 Fiat Duna vs. 1997 Mitsubishi L 200
To start off, both 1997 Fiat Duna and 1997 Mitsubishi L 200 were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,477 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Mitsubishi L 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Mitsubishi L 200 (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1997 Fiat Duna. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Mitsubishi L 200 should accelerate faster than 1997 Fiat Duna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Mitsubishi L 200 weights approximately 775 kg more than 1997 Fiat Duna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Mitsubishi L 200 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Fiat Duna. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 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, 1997 Mitsubishi L 200 (245 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Fiat Duna. (105 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Mitsubishi L 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Fiat Duna.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Fiat Duna | 1997 Mitsubishi L 200 | |
Make | Fiat | Mitsubishi |
Model | Duna | L 200 |
Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1696 cc | 2477 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 105 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2970 mm |