1997 Mitsubishi L 200 vs. 1975 Seat 124
To start off, 1997 Mitsubishi L 200 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Seat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Seat 124 would be higher. 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 26 more horse power than 1975 Seat 124. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Mitsubishi L 200 should accelerate faster than 1975 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Mitsubishi L 200 weights approximately 751 kg more than 1975 Seat 124. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Mitsubishi L 200 (245 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Seat 124. (113 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1997 Mitsubishi L 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Mitsubishi L 200 | 1975 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Seat |
| Model | L 200 | 124 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2477 cc | 1438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 954 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2430 mm |
