1999 Mitsubishi L 200 vs. 1999 Volkswagen Parati
To start off, both 1999 Mitsubishi L 200 and 1999 Volkswagen Parati were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,477 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Mitsubishi L 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mitsubishi L 200 (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1999 Volkswagen Parati. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mitsubishi L 200 should accelerate faster than 1999 Volkswagen Parati. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mitsubishi L 200 weights approximately 727 kg more than 1999 Volkswagen Parati. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Mitsubishi L 200 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Volkswagen Parati. 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, 1999 Mitsubishi L 200 (245 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Volkswagen Parati. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Mitsubishi L 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Volkswagen Parati.
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1999 Mitsubishi L 200 | 1999 Volkswagen Parati | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Volkswagen |
Model | L 200 | Parati |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2477 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 978 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2480 mm |