2002 Mitsubishi L 200 vs. 2002 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, both 2002 Mitsubishi L 200 and 2002 SsangYong Rexton were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2002 SsangYong Rexton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 SsangYong Rexton (118 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2002 Mitsubishi L 200. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 SsangYong Rexton should accelerate faster than 2002 Mitsubishi L 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 146 kg more than 2002 Mitsubishi L 200. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2002 SsangYong Rexton (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mitsubishi L 200. (245 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2002 SsangYong Rexton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mitsubishi L 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Mitsubishi L 200 | 2002 SsangYong Rexton | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | SsangYong |
| Model | L 200 | Rexton |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2477 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1851 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2830 mm |
