2001 Mitsubishi L 200 vs. 1961 Toyota Publica
To start off, 2001 Mitsubishi L 200 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 2,477 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Mitsubishi L 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mitsubishi L 200 (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1961 Toyota Publica. (29 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mitsubishi L 200 should accelerate faster than 1961 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mitsubishi L 200 weights approximately 1125 kg more than 1961 Toyota Publica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2001 Mitsubishi L 200 (245 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Toyota Publica. (54 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2001 Mitsubishi L 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Mitsubishi L 200 | 1961 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
| Model | L 200 | Publica |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2477 cc | 696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2140 mm |
