2001 Mitsubishi L 200 vs. 1985 Peugeot 205
To start off, 2001 Mitsubishi L 200 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Peugeot 205. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Peugeot 205 would be higher. At 2,477 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Mitsubishi L 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Peugeot 205 (335 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 2001 Mitsubishi L 200. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Peugeot 205 should accelerate faster than 2001 Mitsubishi L 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mitsubishi L 200 weights approximately 765 kg more than 1985 Peugeot 205.
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, 1985 Peugeot 205 (400 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mitsubishi L 200. (245 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1985 Peugeot 205 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mitsubishi L 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Mitsubishi L 200 | 1985 Peugeot 205 | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Peugeot |
| Model | L 200 | 205 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2477 cc | 1773 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2550 mm |
