1999 Mitsubishi L 200 vs. 1996 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1999 Mitsubishi L 200 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Supra (325 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 1999 Mitsubishi L 200. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1999 Mitsubishi L 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mitsubishi L 200 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1996 Toyota Supra.
Because 1999 Mitsubishi L 200 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Toyota Supra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1996 Toyota Supra (441 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mitsubishi L 200. (245 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mitsubishi L 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mitsubishi L 200 | 1996 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
| Model | L 200 | Supra |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2477 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2560 mm |
