2001 Mitsubishi L 200 vs. 1987 Porsche 959
To start off, 2001 Mitsubishi L 200 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Porsche 959. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Porsche 959 would be higher. At 2,849 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Porsche 959 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Porsche 959 (450 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 350 more horse power than 2001 Mitsubishi L 200. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Porsche 959 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 255 kg more than 1987 Porsche 959.
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, 1987 Porsche 959 (500 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mitsubishi L 200. (245 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1987 Porsche 959 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 | 1987 Porsche 959 | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Porsche |
| Model | L 200 | 959 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2477 cc | 2849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 450 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2270 mm |
