2002 Mitsubishi L 200 vs. 1967 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 2002 Mitsubishi L 200 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Renault Dauphine would be higher. At 2,477 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Mitsubishi L 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mitsubishi L 200 (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mitsubishi L 200 should accelerate faster than 1967 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mitsubishi L 200 weights approximately 1073 kg more than 1967 Renault Dauphine. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 Mitsubishi L 200 (245 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2002 Mitsubishi L 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Mitsubishi L 200 | 1967 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Renault |
| Model | L 200 | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2477 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2280 mm |
