1998 Daewoo Matiz vs. 1998 Mitsubishi L 200
To start off, both 1998 Daewoo Matiz and 1998 Mitsubishi L 200 were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,477 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Mitsubishi L 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mitsubishi L 200 (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1998 Daewoo Matiz. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mitsubishi L 200 should accelerate faster than 1998 Daewoo Matiz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mitsubishi L 200 weights approximately 852 kg more than 1998 Daewoo Matiz. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Mitsubishi L 200 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Daewoo Matiz. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 1998 Mitsubishi L 200 (245 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Daewoo Matiz. (69 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1998 Mitsubishi L 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Daewoo Matiz.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Daewoo Matiz | 1998 Mitsubishi L 200 | |
Make | Daewoo | Mitsubishi |
Model | Matiz | L 200 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 796 cc | 2477 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 853 kg | 1705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2970 mm |