2001 Mini One vs. 2008 Mitsubishi L 200
To start off, 2008 Mitsubishi L 200 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Mini One. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Mini One would be higher. At 2,477 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Mitsubishi L 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mitsubishi L 200 (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2001 Mini One. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mitsubishi L 200 should accelerate faster than 2001 Mini One. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mitsubishi L 200 weights approximately 880 kg more than 2001 Mini One. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Mitsubishi L 200 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Mini One. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Mitsubishi L 200 (315 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mini One. (140 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Mitsubishi L 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mini One.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Mini One | 2008 Mitsubishi L 200 | |
| Make | Mini | Mitsubishi |
| Model | One | L 200 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 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 | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 91.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 75 L |
