2000 Mitsubishi L 200 vs. 2000 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2000 Mitsubishi L 200 and 2000 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,801 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Volkswagen Passat (160 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2000 Mitsubishi L 200. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2000 Mitsubishi L 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mitsubishi L 200 weights approximately 396 kg more than 2000 Volkswagen Passat.
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, 2000 Volkswagen Passat (278 Nm) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mitsubishi L 200. (245 Nm). This means 2000 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mitsubishi L 200.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Mitsubishi L 200 | 2000 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Volkswagen |
Model | L 200 | Passat |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2477 cc | 2801 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 278 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1309 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2710 mm |