2004 Mitsubishi L 200 vs. 2004 Renault Megane
To start off, both 2004 Mitsubishi L 200 and 2004 Renault Megane were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,350 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Mitsubishi L 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Renault Megane (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2004 Mitsubishi L 200. (110 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Renault Megane 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 295 kg more than 2004 Renault Megane.
Because 2004 Mitsubishi L 200 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Renault Megane. 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 Mitsubishi L 200 (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Renault Megane. (99 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 Mitsubishi L 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mitsubishi L 200 | 2004 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Renault |
| Model | L 200 | Megane |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2350 cc | 1869 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 99 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 21.0:1 | 18.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2630 mm |
