1998 Mitsubishi L 200 vs. 1998 Nissan Patrol
To start off, both 1998 Mitsubishi L 200 and 1998 Nissan Patrol were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,826 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Nissan Patrol (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1998 Mitsubishi L 200. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 1998 Mitsubishi L 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 491 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 Nissan Patrol (252 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Mitsubishi L 200. (245 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Mitsubishi L 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Mitsubishi L 200 | 1998 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Nissan |
| Model | L 200 | Patrol |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2477 cc | 2826 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 2196 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1810 mm |
