2001 Holden Barina vs. 2007 Mitsubishi L 200
To start off, 2007 Mitsubishi L 200 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Holden Barina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Holden Barina would be higher. At 2,477 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mitsubishi L 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mitsubishi L 200 (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2001 Holden Barina. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mitsubishi L 200 should accelerate faster than 2001 Holden Barina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mitsubishi L 200 weights approximately 950 kg more than 2001 Holden Barina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Mitsubishi L 200 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Holden Barina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Mitsubishi L 200 (315 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Holden Barina. (120 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Mitsubishi L 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Holden Barina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Holden Barina | 2007 Mitsubishi L 200 | |
| Make | Holden | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Barina | L 200 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1389 cc | 2477 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 2010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3010 mm |
