2000 Lotus GT 1 vs. 2004 Mitsubishi L 200
To start off, 2004 Mitsubishi L 200 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Lotus GT 1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Lotus GT 1 would be higher. At 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Lotus GT 1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lotus GT 1 (573 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 463 more horse power than 2004 Mitsubishi L 200. (110 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lotus GT 1 should accelerate faster than 2004 Mitsubishi L 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mitsubishi L 200 weights approximately 670 kg more than 2000 Lotus GT 1.
Because 2004 Mitsubishi L 200 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Lotus GT 1. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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 Lotus GT 1 (391 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mitsubishi L 200. (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 Lotus GT 1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mitsubishi L 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Lotus GT 1 | 2004 Mitsubishi L 200 | |
| Make | Lotus | Mitsubishi |
| Model | GT 1 | L 200 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 2350 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 573 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 391 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2080 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2970 mm |
