2001 Lotus Elise vs. 2004 Mitsubishi L 200
To start off, 2004 Mitsubishi L 200 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Lotus Elise. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Lotus Elise would be higher. At 2,350 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Mitsubishi L 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lotus Elise (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2004 Mitsubishi L 200. (110 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lotus Elise 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 970 kg more than 2001 Lotus Elise.
Because 2004 Mitsubishi L 200 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Lotus Elise. 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, 2004 Mitsubishi L 200 (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lotus Elise. (168 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Mitsubishi L 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Lotus Elise | 2004 Mitsubishi L 200 | |
| Make | Lotus | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Elise | L 200 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2350 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 21.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2970 mm |
