2004 Mitsubishi L 200 vs. 1955 Wartburg 312
To start off, 2004 Mitsubishi L 200 is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 2,350 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Mitsubishi L 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mitsubishi L 200 (110 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1955 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mitsubishi L 200 should accelerate faster than 1955 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mitsubishi L 200 weights approximately 760 kg more than 1955 Wartburg 312. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Mitsubishi L 200 (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2004 Mitsubishi L 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mitsubishi L 200 | 1955 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Wartburg |
| Model | L 200 | 312 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2350 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 21.0:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2460 mm |
