1999 Mitsubishi L 200 vs. 1999 SsangYong Korando
To start off, both 1999 Mitsubishi L 200 and 1999 SsangYong Korando were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 1999 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 SsangYong Korando (118 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1999 Mitsubishi L 200. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 1999 Mitsubishi L 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 125 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 SsangYong Korando (256 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mitsubishi L 200. (245 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 SsangYong Korando 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 | 1999 SsangYong Korando | |
Make | Mitsubishi | SsangYong |
Model | L 200 | Korando |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2477 cc | 2874 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 256 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2490 mm |