2002 Mitsubishi L 200 vs. 1993 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2002 Mitsubishi L 200 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 2,477 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Mitsubishi L 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Carina (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2002 Mitsubishi L 200. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Carina 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 570 kg more than 1993 Toyota Carina.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 Mitsubishi L 200 (245 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota Carina. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2002 Mitsubishi L 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Mitsubishi L 200 | 1993 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
| Model | L 200 | Carina |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2477 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2590 mm |
