2000 AC Cobra vs. 2002 Mitsubishi L 200
To start off, 2002 Mitsubishi L 200 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 AC Cobra would be higher. At 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 AC Cobra (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 250 more horse power than 2002 Mitsubishi L 200. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 2002 Mitsubishi L 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mitsubishi L 200 weights approximately 645 kg more than 2000 AC Cobra.
Because 2002 Mitsubishi L 200 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 AC Cobra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 2000 AC Cobra (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mitsubishi L 200. (245 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mitsubishi L 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 AC Cobra | 2002 Mitsubishi L 200 | |
| Make | AC | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Cobra | L 200 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 2477 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2970 mm |
