2002 Mazda RX-8 vs. 2002 Mitsubishi L 200
To start off, both 2002 Mazda RX-8 and 2002 Mitsubishi L 200 were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,615 cc, 2002 Mazda RX-8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mazda RX-8 (189 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2002 Mitsubishi L 200. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 2002 Mitsubishi L 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mitsubishi L 200 weights approximately 315 kg more than 2002 Mazda RX-8.
Because 2002 Mitsubishi L 200 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Mazda RX-8. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 2002 Mitsubishi L 200 (245 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mazda RX-8. (220 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2002 Mitsubishi L 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Mazda RX-8 | 2002 Mitsubishi L 200 | |
| Make | Mazda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | RX-8 | L 200 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2615 cc | 2477 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2970 mm |
