2004 Mitsubishi L 200 vs. 2004 Noble M12
To start off, both 2004 Mitsubishi L 200 and 2004 Noble M12 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,968 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Noble M12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Noble M12 (335 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 2004 Mitsubishi L 200. (110 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Noble M12 should accelerate faster than 2004 Mitsubishi L 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mitsubishi L 200 weights approximately 670 kg more than 2004 Noble M12.
Because 2004 Mitsubishi L 200 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Noble M12. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Noble M12 (486 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mitsubishi L 200. (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 Noble M12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mitsubishi L 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mitsubishi L 200 | 2004 Noble M12 | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Noble |
| Model | L 200 | M12 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2350 cc | 2968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 486 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2440 mm |
